fisheye

American

[fish-ahy] / ˈfɪʃˌaɪ /

Also fish eye

noun

plural

fisheyes

(in plasterwork) a surface defect having the form of a spot.
an unfriendly or suspicious look.
Slang. fisheyes, tapioca pudding.

Etymology

Origin of fisheye

fish + eye

Example Sentences

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Why all the fisheye shots, arcing camera choreography and such?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2024

Following Bapela’s daily labor, uncovering her past trauma, and exploring her aspirations to be an actor herself, the film uses different lenses, including a fisheye, to reveal the rituals and rules that govern Bapela’s life.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2022

The fisheye camera in the hallway captured a single first responder standing in the center of the hallway, his surgical-gloved hands motioning to others standing behind him to remain there until all the officers exited.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2022

I attached a fisheye wet lens and was lucky with bright conditions.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2022

Down past the fisheye on the hall wall, I can see my white shape, of tented body, hair down my back like a mane, my eyes gleaming.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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