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- stag movie/ˈstæɡ ˌmuːvi/A sexually explicit film intended for an all-male audience.nounVery Low
- stag night/ˈstæɡ naɪt/A party or celebration for a man, typically involving male friends only, held before his wedding.nounB2
- stag party/ˈstæɡ ˌpɑːti/A social event held for a man who is about to get married, attended only by male friends.nounB2
- stag's horn/ˈstæɡz ˌhɔːn/The horn or antler of a male deer (stag).nounlow
- stag's-horn coral/ˈstæɡz hɔːn ˈkɒrəl/A type of branching coral with antler-like formations, typically referring to species of the genus Acropora, found in tropical reefs.nounLow
- stage/steɪdʒ/A distinct phase, period, or step in a process, development, or series of events.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- stage brace/ˈsteɪdʒ ˌbreɪs/A diagonal structural support used to stabilize a flat (a freestanding wall) in theatrical scenery.nounRare
- stage business/steɪdʒ ˈbɪznəs/Nonverbal action performed by an actor to convey character, emotion, or meaning, such as handling props, adjusting clothing, or other physical movements.nounC1
- stage direction/steɪdʒ dɪˈrɛkʃ(ə)n/An instruction in a play script indicating movement, position, tone, or technical effects for actors or production staff.nounC2
- stage director/ˌsteɪdʒ dɪˈrektə(r)/The person responsible for the overall artistic interpretation and staging of a theatrical production, including guiding the actors' performances and overseeing the technical elements.nounC1
- stage door/steɪdʒ dɔː/The entrance at the back or side of a theatre used by performers, crew, and for deliveries.nounMedium
- stage effect/ˈsteɪdʒ ɪˌfekt/A deliberate artificial element or technique used in theatre, film, or performance to create an illusion, enhance mood, or produce a specific visual or auditory impact.nounLow
- stage fright/ˈsteɪdʒ ˌfraɪt/Nervousness or fear experienced by a performer, speaker, or presenter immediately before or during a public appearance.nounB2
- stage left/ˈsteɪdʒ ˈleft/The left side of a stage from the perspective of an actor facing the audience.nounC1
- stage manager/ˈsteɪdʒ ˌmæn.ɪdʒ.ər/A person responsible for the practical aspects of a theatrical production during rehearsals and performances, including props, scenery changes, lighting, and sound cues.nounLow-frequency
- stage pocket/steɪdʒ ˈpɒk.ɪt/A small, rectangular opening built into a stage floor, providing access to electrical power for lighting and equipment.nounC1
- stage right/ˌsteɪdʒ ˈraɪt/The right-hand side of a stage from the perspective of an actor facing the audience.nounC1
- stage screw/steɪdʒ skruː/A large, heavy-duty fastener used to secure scenery, platforms, lighting, or other equipment to a theatre stage floor.nounLow
- stage setting/steɪdʒ ˈsɛtɪŋ/The physical scenery, furniture, props, and other visual elements arranged on a stage for a theatrical performance.nounC1
- stage wait/ˈsteɪdʒ ˌweɪt/A deliberate pause or moment of silence in a theatrical performance, typically filled with suspense or anticipation, which is rehearsed and intentional.nounC1/C2 (low to very low frequency)
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