WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
spear′ car′rier, 
    1. Show Businessa supernumerary in a theatrical or operatic production, as one of a group of soldiers or a member of a crowd;
      extra.
    2. any minor member of a group, profession, political party, etc.;
      subordinate;
      underling.
    Also, spear′-car′ri•er. 
    • 1950–55

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