What is another word for Zoetrope?

Pronunciation: [zˈə͡ʊtɹə͡ʊp] (IPA)

A zoetrope is a device that produces the illusion of motion through a series of drawings or photographs that are rapidly displayed in a circular fashion. There are few synonyms for the word zoetrope, but some variations may include: wheel of life, wonder wheel and optical toy. The term zoopraxiscope is also sometimes used, which is a more complex machine that uses a similar principle to the zoetrope but with the addition of a projecting lens. These devices were popular forms of entertainment in the 19th century, before the invention of motion pictures. Today, zoetropes are still used in the animation industry and as a unique form of art.

What are the hypernyms for Zoetrope?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    optical toy, animation device, pre-cinema device, rotating optical device.

Usage examples for Zoetrope

Then I took a small wheel, about the size of an oyster-barrel-the monks had dozens of them-and pasted the photographs inside in successive order, like what is called a Zoetrope, or wheel of life.
"Hilda Wade A Woman With Tenacity Of Purpose"
Grant Allen
My Zoetrope thus worked off itself, and piled up Karma for all the village whether anyone happened to be looking at it or not.
"Hilda Wade A Woman With Tenacity Of Purpose"
Grant Allen
Avenues of poplars on both sides of the road chased each other like the figures in a Zoetrope.
"The Ball and The Cross"
G.K. Chesterton

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