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stagehand

[ steyj-hand ]

noun

  1. a person who moves properties, regulates lighting, etc., in a theatrical production.


stagehand

/ ˈsteɪdʒˌhænd /

noun

  1. a person who sets the stage, moves props, etc, in a theatrical production
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of stagehand1

First recorded in 1900–05; stage + hand
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Example Sentences

The stagehands who work behind the scenes at the Kennedy Center authorized a strike Thursday morning, more than a year after their contract expired, saying that ongoing talks seem unlikely to result in a new deal.

We remain committed to working with our stagehands to identify a path forward and reach an agreement that reflects the complexities of the pandemic landscape and allows us to continue the world-class performances that are our purpose.

As he got ready to go onstage, Eastwood got an idea, and had a stagehand bring him a chair.

Her moment of peace is cut short when a stagehand runs up to her: No time to eat.

A grimy young stagehand made a minor change for me with a languid, not unkind contempt.

But the grimy young stagehand, halting in front of me with an armful of the Tramp Juggler's playthings, cut his sentence in two.

When he went behind the scenes he saw an Irish stagehand laughing heartily.

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