walk-on

walk-on

W5016600 (wôk′ŏn′, -ôn′)n.1. a. A minor acting role, as in a play or on a television episode, usually without speaking lines.b. A performer playing such a role.2. Sports A collegiate athlete who has not been recruited and has no athletic scholarship.

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walk′-on′ adj.

walk-on

n (Theatre) a. a small part in a play or theatrical entertainment, esp one without any linesb. (as modifier): a walk-on part. adj (Aeronautics) (of an aircraft or air service) having seats to be booked immediately before departure rather than in advance

walk′-on`

n. 1. a small part in a play or other entertainment, esp. a part without speaking lines. Compare bit ² (def. 4). 2. an athlete trying out for a team who has not been drafted, specifically invited, or awarded a scholarship. [1900–05]

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Noun	1.	walk-on - plays a small part in a dramatic productionactor, histrion, thespian, role player, player - a theatrical performer
Adj.	1.	walk-on - not capable of or especially not involving speech or spoken lines; "had a nonspeaking role in the play"nonspeaking

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