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stunts

/stʌnts/

Meanings
noun
A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills.

Examples :

"The skateboarder practiced his stunts at the park, hoping to land the perfect kickflip. "
entertainment sport action achievement

Related Words

Illustration cheerleaders

cheerleaders noun

/ˈtʃiːrˌliːdərz/ /ˈtʃɪərˌliːdərz/

A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.

"The cheerleaders performed energetic routines during halftime to support the football team. "

Illustration involving

involving verb

/ɪnˈvɒlvɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɑlvɪŋ/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The baker was involving the dough around a metal form to create a spiral-shaped pastry. "

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration quarterback

quarterback noun

/ˈkwɔːrtərbæk/ /ˈkwɔːɾərbæk/

An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.

"The quarterback threw a long pass to the wide receiver during the school football game. "

Illustration incredible

incredible adjective

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/

Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable.

"The story of the student who got a perfect score on every test seemed incredible; no one believed it was possible. "

Illustration offensive

offensive noun

/əˈfɛnsɪv/

An attack.

"The Marines today launched a major offensive."

Illustration cheerleading

cheerleading verb

/ˌtʃɪrˌliːdɪŋ/ /ˌtʃɪərˌliːdɪŋ/

To participate in cheerleading.

"Maria enjoys cheerleading at all the school football games. "

Illustration dedicated

dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

Illustration skateboarder

skateboarder noun

/ˈskeɪtˌbɔrdər/ /ˈskeɪtˌboʊrdər/

A person who rides a skateboard.

"The skateboarder zoomed down the hill, past the school playground. "

Illustration practiced

practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

Illustration dangerous

dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."

Illustration gymnastic

gymnastic noun

/dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/

A gymnast.

"The gymnastic on the uneven bars performed a flawless routine. "