a sequence of consecutive pictures of objects photographed in motion by a specially designed camera (motion-picture camera) and thrown on a screen by a projector (motion-picture projector) in such rapid succession as to give the illusion of natural movement.

a play, event, or the like, presented in this form.

motion pictures, the art, technique, or business of producing motion pictures.

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cine , cinema , cinematics , cinematograph , feature film , film , flick , flick * , flicker , movie , moving picture , photodrama , photoplay , picture , picture show , silver screen * , talkie , talking picture , videotape