English

Noun

cinematograph ‎(plural cinematographs)

1. (historical) A camera that could develop its own film and served as its own projector.
   • Rudyard Kipling, Mrs Bathurst

     “Biograph or cinematograph was what I was alludin' to. London Bridge with the omnibuses — a troopship goin' to the war — marines on parade at Portsmouth an' the Plymouth Express arrivin' at Paddin'ton.” “Seen 'em all. Seen 'em all,” said Hooper impatiently.

Synonyms

• kinematograph

Derived terms

• cinema
• cinematography

Verb

cinematograph ‎(third-person singular simple present cinematographs, present participle cinematographing, simple past and past participle cinematographed)

1. (rare) To employ the techniques of cinematography