26984 words

celluloid

4 definitions • 6 examples
1

Examples:

Such things are not usually shown on celluloid.
Readers are often disappointed when the words on the page are transferred to celluloid.
A shark's senses make its world more remarkable than a celluloid image could ever convey.
2
a type of plastic used to make many things, especially, in the past, photographic film:

Examples:

Throughout his life, he pioneered new uses for celluloid.
One popular early use for celluloid was in denture plates.
3
to put something in a film:

Examples:

She gave one of the greatest performances ever committed to celluloid.
4
a type of plastic used in the past to make many items, esp. film for movies

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