freeze frame


freeze-frame

or freeze frame (frēz′frām′)n.1. A still image in a cinematic work made by showing a series of identical frames or by stopping a film or video at one desired frame, usually representing the suspension of action or time.2. A vivid, motionless scene or image.
freeze′-frame′ v.

freeze′ frame`


n. an optical effect or technique in which a single frame of film is reprinted in a continuous series so as to give the effect of a still photograph when shown. [1955–60] freeze′-frame`.