walk-on

n.

1. A minor role in a theatrical production, usually without speaking lines.
2. A performer playing such a role.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: plays a small part in a dramatic production

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The adjective walk-on has one meaning:

Meaning #1: not capable of or especially not involving speech or spoken lines
  Synonym: nonspeaking

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Français (French)
adj. - de figurant (rôle)
n. - (Théât) figurant

idioms:

• walk-on part    rôle de figurant

Español (Spanish)
adj. - insignificante (rol) , pequeño (papel en una obra)
n. - figurante, extra

idioms:

• walk-on part    papel de figurante o comparsa, papel breve (teatro), figurante

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walk in tubs	walk away
a walk to remember	walk it out