Understudy

['ʌndəstʌdɪ]

Definition

(noun.) an actor able to replace a regular performer when required.

(verb.) be an understudy or alternate for a role.

Checker: Sigmund--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t. & i.) To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.

(n.) One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.

Editor: Orville

Definition

v.t. and v.i. to study a dramatic part so as to be able to take the place of the actor playing it if necessary.—n. an actor who prepares a part in this way.

Checker: Scott