1. Noun
A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor.
2. Noun
One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist.
3. Noun
A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally.
4. Noun
A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.
5. Adjective
Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.
6. Verb
act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only; "The acting students mimed eating an apple"
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