meaning of pantomimes
1. A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor.
2. One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist.
3. A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally.
4. A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc. , are features.
5. Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.
6. a performance using gestures and body movements without words
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pantomime | pantomimer | pantomimic | pantomimical | pantomimist |
