zoetrope

[US]/ˈzəʊətrəʊp/
[UK]/ˈzoʊəˌtroʊp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a device that produces the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of drawings or photographs showing progressive phases of that motion; an optical toy that creates the illusion of motion
Word Forms
Pluralzoetropes

Phrases & Collocations

animated zoetrope

classic zoetrope

zoetrope effect

zoetrope model

zoetrope animation

paper zoetrope

zoetrope design

virtual zoetrope

zoetrope display

zoetrope project

Example Sentences

the zoetrope creates the illusion of motion.

many artists use a zoetrope for animation.

the history of the zoetrope is fascinating.

children enjoy watching the zoetrope spin.

we built a simple zoetrope in art class.

the zoetrope was popular in the 19th century.

using a zoetrope, you can animate drawings.

she explained how a zoetrope works.

the zoetrope is a precursor to modern animation.

he created a short film using a zoetrope.

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