Meaning of the word stand-in in English

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stand-in

US /ˈstænd.ɪn/
UK /ˈstænd.ɪn/
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Noun

1.

a person who substitutes for another, especially in a performance or dangerous stunt

Example:
The actor had a stand-in for the dangerous car chase scene.
She worked as a stand-in for the lead singer when she was ill.
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