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cinematograph
[ sin-uh-mat-uh-graf, -grahf ]
noun
- an early movie camera or projector, often a single mechanical device to record and project film.
- Older Use. a movie theater.
verb (used with or without object)
- Older Use. to record as a movie.
cinematograph
/ ˌsɪnɪˈmætəˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf /
noun
- a combined camera, printer, and projector
verb
- to take pictures (of) with a film camera
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Other Words From
- cin·e·mat·o·graph·ic [sin-, uh, -mat-, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective
- cine·mato·graphi·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cinematograph1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cinematograph1
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Example Sentences
The possibilities of certain branches of teaching have been altogether revolutionized by the cinematograph.
There is one large music-hall, and a number of cinematograph shows combined with variety entertainments.
The photographic outfit has been considerably enlarged, including a cinematograph instrument.
On the other hand, the possibilities and abuses of the cinematograph were his constant preoccupation from 1896 onwards.
Those who care may see it in the official cinematograph films of the Battle of the Somme.
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