stunting

• Nom désignant le fait d'exécuter des cascades ou des acrobaties, particulièrement en avion pendant le vol.

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

indénombrable

1. Aerial acrobaticsB2formal

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

   Acrobaties aériennes

   • 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.

   Synonymesacrobaticsaerobaticsstunt flying

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'entraver ou de ralentir la croissance, le développement ou le progrès de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.

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.

   entraver la croissance

   • 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.

   Synonymesarrestcheckcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrictretardslowsuppress

   Antonymesadvanceboostdevelopencouragefacilitatefosternurturepromote

2. Perform a daring actB2informal

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

   Faire un exploit

   • 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.