an early type of film projector, developed in the late 19th century, which could project photographs so as to give the impression of movement
kinetoscope in American English
(kɪˈnitəˌskoup, -ˈnetə-, kai-)
noun
an early motion-picture device, invented by Edison, in which the film passed behind a peephole for viewing by a single viewer
Derived forms
kinetoscopic (kɪˌnitəˈskɑpɪk, -ˌnetə-, kai-)
adjective
Word origin
[1860–65, Amer.; kineto- + -scope]This word is first recorded in the period 1860–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Paleolithic, metric system, mutualism, pop-up, trade name-scope is a combining form meaning “instrument for viewing,” used in the formation of compoundwords. Other words that use the affix -scope include: fluoroscope, kaleidoscope, laserscope, spectroscope, stroboscope