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- [steyj-hand]
- /ˈsteɪdʒˌhænd/
- /ˈsteɪdʒ.hænd/
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- [steyj-hand]
- /ˈsteɪdʒˌhænd/
Definitions of stagehand word
- noun stagehand a person who moves properties, regulates lighting, etc., in a theatrical production. 1
- countable noun stagehand A stagehand is a person whose job is to move the scenery and equipment on the stage in a theatre. 0
- noun stagehand a person who sets the stage, moves props, etc, in a theatrical production 0
- noun stagehand a person who helps to set and remove scenery and furniture, operate the curtain, etc. for a performance, as of a stage play 0
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Origin of stagehand
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; stage + hand
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Stagehand
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stagehand popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
stagehand usage trend in Literature
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