stunt

• Sustantivo con dos significados diferentes: 1) acción audaz, inusual o peligrosa que se realiza para llamar la atención; 2) animal, especialmente una ballena, al que se le ha impedido alcanzar su tamaño completo.

A noun with two distinct meanings: 1) a daring, unusual, or dangerous act performed to attract attention; 2) an animal, especially a whale, that has been prevented from reaching its full size.

1. Daring or unusual featB1informal

   A difficult, unusual, or dangerous action performed to attract attention or for entertainment.

   Acrobacia, hazaña espectacular

   • The movie featured an incredible car chase stunt.
   • He performed a dangerous stunt on his motorcycle.
   • The magician's final stunt amazed the entire audience.

   Sinónimosanticcaperdeedescapadeexploitfeatperformancespectacletrick

2. Stunted creatureC2formal

   An animal, especially a whale, that has been prevented from reaching its full size or growth.

   Animal raquítico

   • The researchers discovered a stunt whale in the shallow waters.
   • A stunt calf was found separated from its pod.
   • The aquarium displayed a stunt specimen of a rare species.

   Sinónimosdwarfmidgetruntshrimp

• Verbo que significa impedir o frenar el crecimiento, desarrollo o progreso de algo o alguien, a menudo limitando su potencial o capacidad.

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.

   Atrofiar el crecimiento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosarrestcheckcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrictretardslowsuppress

   Antónimosadvanceboostdevelopencouragefacilitatefosternurturepromote

2. Perform a daring actB2informal

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

   realizar una acrobacia

   • 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.