NOUN | artifact | 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 |
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Meaning | 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. | |
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Broader | device | An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose |
Usage of | trade name, brand name, brand, marque | A name given to a product or service |
Spanish | quinetoscopio | |
Catalan | Kinetoscope |
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