Thesaurus: stroboscope

Related headwords

Definitions

1. n. An instrument for studying or observing the successive phases of a periodic or varying motion by means of light which is periodically interrupted.
2. n. An optical toy similar to the phenakistoscope. See Phenakistoscope.
3. n. scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary
4. 1. An instrument for studying or observing the successive phases of a periodic or varying motion by means of light which is periodically interrupted. 2. An optical toy similar to the phenakistoscope. See Phenakistoscope.
5. n. scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary