spear carrier

== English == === Alternative forms === spear-carrier, spearcarrier === Pronunciation === === Noun === spear carrier (plural spear carriers) (acting) A person in a play or movie with a minimal part; an extra. (idiomatic, by extension) One who serves in a subordinate or menial role. (idiomatic) One who plays a leading or substantial role as a supporter, proponent, etc. representing a group, cause, or point of view. ==== Synonyms ==== (actor with a minimal part): bit player, walk-on (person who serves in a subordinate role): flunky, minion, underling (person who plays a leading or substantial role as a supporter or proponent): point man, standard-bearer, spearchucker ==== Translations ==== === See also === doryphoros