film
Plural
films
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a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound
- The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end.
- The classic film "Casablanca" is often hailed as one of the greatest romance movies of all time.
- As part of their film studies course, students analyzed the cinematography and narrative structure of various iconic films.
- The film industry has seen significant technological advancements, leading to the production of visually stunning and immersive movies.
- This year's film festival showcased a diverse range of independent films from both emerging and established filmmakers around the world.
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a light-sensitive material that is used for capturing photographic images
Film is a light-sensitive material used in cameras to capture images. When light hits the film inside the camera, it creates a hidden image that can be developed into a visible photograph. Film comes in rolls and is used in traditional cameras to take pictures. After taking the photos, the film needs to be processed in a lab to produce the actual prints.
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3
a thin coating or layer
4
a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things
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