Meaning

1 senses
  1. (idiomatic, uncountable)Actions performed by an actor on stage done for dramatic effect; especially, action carried out with a prop or piece of clothing, usually away from the focus of the scene, with or without any dialogue.

    incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect:businessbyplay

Word family

2 related words

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