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Synonyms of spear carrier

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Another word for spear carrier is walk-on. Other synonyms of spear carrier are bit player, flunky, minion, underling and point man.

Synonyms and similar words for spear carrier

nounA person in a play or movie with a minimal part; an extra.

nounOne who serves in a subordinate or menial role.

nounOne who plays a leading or substantial role as a supporter, proponent, etc. representing a group...

Meaning of spear carrier

  1. noun A person in a play or movie with a minimal part; an extra.
  2. noun One who serves in a subordinate or menial role.
  3. noun One who plays a leading or substantial role as a supporter, proponent, etc. representing a group, cause, or point of view.

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Questions about synonyms of spear carrier

What is another word for spear carrier?
Spear carrier has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as walk-on, bit player, flunky, minion, underling, point man, standard-bearer and spearchucker.
What does spear carrier mean?
Spear carrier means a person in a play or movie with a minimal part; an extra.

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