n. | 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; a mime. |
| 3. | A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; a depiction of an event, narrative, or situation using only gestures and bodily movements, without speaking; 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. |
a. | 1. | Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance. |