overhead projector

noun

Definition of overhead projector

: a projector for projecting onto a vertical screen magnified images of graphic material on a horizontal transparency illuminated from below

— called also overhead

Examples of overhead projector in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Put an overhead projector on the field, and drew out the helmet with a magic marker, standing on a fork lift. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2021 Honja uses a manual overhead projector (available for rent from party rental shops) to project her designs onto the wall. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2021 The Raiders already have protested, claiming the league is conspiring against the Silver & Black because Goodell refused to allow the Raiders to make their picks via overhead projector. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 22 Apr. 2020 Over in Room 151, between all the churning laptops, two overhead projectors and massive projection screens as well as sheer stress. — NBC News, 10 Feb. 2020 Newly deputized strikebreakers with ancient guns stand in a classroom complete with an overhead projector and modern light figures. — Washington Post, 14 July 2019 The lower level features the media room with an overhead projector and drop-down screen, walk-around wood bar with refrigerator, sink and dishwasher, and access to the deck. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2019 Cinema’s creation will utilize several puppets, seven overhead projectors, two cameras, three screens, four musicians and foley sound effects to create a live movie for audiences. — Hannah Herrera Greenspan, chicagotribune.com, 7 June 2019 The 2014 fire started below the library, when an overhead projector ignited solvent in a student’s artwork, and destroyed much of the interior’s western half. — Yonette Joseph, New York Times, 16 June 2018

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“Overhead projector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overhead%20projector. Accessed 27 Oct. 2021.

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