1. a woman who performs dangerous or difficult physical feats in place of an actor in movies or television shows

Examples

• The stuntwoman jumped from the building in place of the lead actress.
• She trained for years to become a professional stuntwoman.
• The movie credits listed the stuntwoman who performed the car chase scene.
• As a stuntwoman, she specialized in motorcycle stunts.
• The stuntwoman wore a wig to match the actor’s appearance.
• Safety equipment is essential for any stuntwoman working on set.