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—opaque projecting.a machine for projecting opaque objects, as books, on a screen, by means of reflected light.[1950-55]
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opaque projector — noun : a projector for projection by reflected light of an image of an opaque object or of a picture or other graphic matter on an opaque support * * * opaque projecting. a machine for projecting opaque objects, as books, on a screen, by means of … Useful english dictionary
opaque projector — opaque′ projec′tor n. pht a machine for projecting opaque objects, as books, on a screen, by means of reflected light • Etymology: 1950–55 … From formal English to slang
opaque projector — noun Date: 1951 a projector using reflected light for projecting an image of an opaque object or matter on an opaque support (as a photograph) … New Collegiate Dictionary
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Projector — Pro*ject or, n. [Cf. F. projeteur.] 1. One who projects a scheme or design; hence, one who forms fanciful or chimerical schemes. L Estrange. [1913 Webster] 2. an optical instrument which projects an image from a transparency or an opaque image… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
projector — n. 1) to operate, work a projector 2) a cine projector (BE), film, motion picture (AE); opaque; overhead; slide projector * * * [prə dʒektə] film opaque overhead slide projector work a projector motion picture (AE) to operate a c … Combinatory dictionary
projector — /preuh jek teuhr/, n. 1. an apparatus for throwing an image on a screen, as a motion picture projector or magic lantern. 2. a device for projecting a beam of light. 3. a person who forms projects or plans; schemer. [1590 1600; PROJECT + OR2] * *… … Universalium
