Film
[ΛfΙͺlmΜ©]
The meaning and definition of Film, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.
βa clear plastic film for wrapping foodβ
- A medium used to capture images in a camera.
verb
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To record (activity, or a motion picture) on photographic film.
βA Hollywood studio was filming on location in NYC.β
- To cover or become covered with a thin skin or pellicle.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
movie
Origin
From Middle English filme, from Old English filmen.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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