stunt
//stʌnt//
Noun
stuntSingular
stuntsPlural
1
A daring or dangerous feat, often performed for entertainment or to attract attention.
The actor performed all of his own stunts in the action movie.
2
Something done to gain publicity or attention, often considered insincere or gimmicky.
The company's free giveaway was just a publicity stunt to attract customers.
Verb
stuntInfinitive
stuntPresent tense
stuntedPast tense
stuntedPast participle
stuntingPresent participle
stuntsThird-person singular
1
To prevent the normal growth or development of something.
Lack of sunlight can stunt the growth of plants.
2
To perform stunts, especially as a profession in film or entertainment.
She stunted for several action movies before becoming a director.