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Cinematograph

noun, verb

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Noun

1
A camera that could develop its own film and served as its own projector. historical
"“Oh, you mean the cinematograph—the pictures of prize-fights and steamers. I’ve seen ’em up country.” “Biograph or cinematograph was what I was alludin’ to. London Bridge with the omnibuses—a troopship goin’ to the war—marines on parade at Portsmouth an’ the Plymouth Express arrivin’ at Paddin’ton.” “Seen ’em all. Seen ’em all,” said Hooper impatiently."

Verb

1
To employ the techniques of cinematography. rare

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French cinématographe.

Etymology 2

From French cinématographe.

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