Understudy
Understudy noun - An actor able to replace a regular performer when required.
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Wingman and understudy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wingman" instead a noun "Understudy".
Nearby Words: understudied, understudying
Wingman
Wingman noun - The pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation.
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