kinetoscope

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Noun kinetoscope has 1 sense

Kinetoscope - a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture
--₁ is a kind of device

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Kinetoscope

Definition:

A kinetoscope is an early motion picture device designed for individual viewing. It consists of a peephole viewer through which a series of photographs on a revolving cylinder create the illusion of motion.

Senses:

Noun: A device used for viewing early motion pictures

Usages:

1. The kinetoscope was a popular form of entertainment in the late 19th century.

2. Thomas Edison and William Dickson are credited with inventing the kinetoscope.

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