strobe-light

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Definitions of strobe-light word

noun strobe-light a device for studying the motion of a body, especially a body in rapid revolution or vibration, by making the motion appear to slow down or stop, as by periodically illuminating the body or viewing it through widely spaced openings in a revolving disk. 1
noun strobe-light Photography. Also called strobe, strobe light, stroboscopic lamp. a lamp capable of producing an extremely short, brilliant burst of light, for synchronization with a camera having a high shutter speed, in order to photograph a rapidly moving object, as a bullet, for such a short duration that it will appear to be standing still. the device and equipment for holding and firing such a lamp. 1
noun strobe-light such a lamp used for creating special lighting effects, as in a theater or discotheque or at a rock concert. 1
abbreviation STROBE-LIGHT stroboscopic. 1

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; shortened form

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