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stunting

/ˈstʌn.tɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈstʌn.tɪŋ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее выполнение трюков, особенно во время полёта на самолёте.

A noun referring to the performance of stunts, especially while in flight in an aircraft.

uncountable

  1. Aerial acrobaticsB2formal

    The performance of daring and skillful maneuvers while flying an aircraft, often for entertainment or display.

    ruВысший пилотаж

    • The airshow featured impressive stunting by the pilots.
    • Stunting requires years of practice and precise control.
    • He was known for his dangerous stunting in vintage planes.

    Synonymsacrobaticsaerobaticsstunt flying

Forms
  • stuntings plural form
  • stuntings' possessive plural form
  • stunting's possessive singular form

verb

stunt/stʌnt/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по препятствованию или замедлению роста, развития или прогресса чего-либо или кого-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of hindering or impeding the growth, development, or progress of something or someone.

  1. Hinder growth or developmentB2formal

    To slow down or prevent the normal growth, progress, or development of something.

    ruЗамедлять рост

    • Poor nutrition can stunt a child's physical growth.
    • The lack of sunlight stunted the plant's development.
    • Constant criticism can stunt a person's emotional maturity.

    Synonymsarrestcheckcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrictretardslowsuppress

    Antonymsadvanceboostdevelopencouragefacilitatefosternurturepromote

  2. Perform a daring actB2informal

    To perform a dangerous or impressive physical feat, often for entertainment or in a film.

    ruВыполнять трюк

    • The actor stunted for the action scene without a double.
    • He stunted on his skateboard, jumping over three cars.
    • Professional drivers often stunt in car commercials.
Forms
  • stunted past participle
  • stunted past simple
  • stunting present participle
  • stunts third person singular