light table

noun

a table that has a translucent top illuminated from below and is used typically for making tracings or examining color transparencies.

light table

printing a translucent surface of ground glass or a similar substance, illuminated from below and used for the examination of positive or negative film, and for the make-up of photocomposed pages

Caters elbow jostled into the light table as he turned, and he steadied it before bracing himself to go on.

The judge remarked that if he could easily carry off a heavy sack of money, he would have no difficulty in stealing a light table.

A small rolling table may be made inexpensively by putting castors on a light table costing not more than a dollar.

In the center of the stage is placed a light table with three legs and a plush top.

Mr. Raleigh surveyed her with interest during the light table-talk.

Browse