spear carrier

/spɪər ˌkɛriər/
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Other forms: spear carriers

Definitions of spear carrier
  1. noun
    a minor actor in crowd scenes
    synonyms: extra, supernumerary
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    type of:
    actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
    a theatrical performer
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