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spear carrier::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | extra, supernumerary |
| Type of | actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian |
Examples of spear carrier
spear carrier
After 27 years as a spear carrier in the organization, he is enjoying the big job.
From the time.com
Everyone gets to be a prima donna, or a spear carrier, in Altman's daring democracy.
From the time.com
Barr went to Congress in 1994 as the most bellicose spear carrier in the Gingrich revolution.
From the time.com
He began his career as an uncredited spear carrier in Sir Laurence Olivier's 1948 version of Hamlet.
From the independent.co.uk
Is there still a tension there, particularly when it comes to Shakespeare, that old colonial spear-carrier?
From the guardian.co.uk
Brought on as a spear-carrier and expected to blend into the scenery, he proved a smash hit with the critics.
From the economist.com
Beyond the contentious issue of term limits, Foley is a highly visible spear carrier for an unpopular President.
From the time.com
Fitzgibbon was the Right faction's chief spear carrier for Rudd as he deposed Kim Beazley for the leadership in December 2006.
From the smh.com.au
I came out as a spear carrier.
From the nzherald.co.nz
