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SPEAR CARRIER
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Dictionary entry overview: What does spear carrier mean?
• SPEAR CARRIER (noun)
The noun SPEAR CARRIER has 1 sense:
1. a minor actor in crowd scenes
Familiarity information: SPEAR CARRIER used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A minor actor in crowd scenes
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
extra; spear carrier; supernumerary
Hypernyms ("spear carrier" is a kind of...):
actor; histrion; player; role player; thespian (a theatrical performer)
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