projector
noun
pro·jec·tor
prə-ˈjek-tər 
2
: one that projects: such as
a
: a device for projecting a beam of light
b
: an optical instrument for projecting an image upon a surface
c
: a machine for projecting motion pictures on a screen
3
: an imagined line from an object to a surface along which projection takes place
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All the projectors on this list have a screw-in attachment that’s compatible with a standard camera tripod or projector stand.
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Johanna Flashman, Outside Online, 5 July 2024
Outside, the pub displayed debate coverage on two projectors.
—Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
Murphy, a longtime projectionist himself, led the team that found, restored and installed the 70mm projector at his home city theatre in Melbourne, Australia for the Ultra Panavision roadshow release of Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 June 2024
Check it out here: If a store runs out of glasses, the company will provide a free eclipse pinhole projector.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
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Johanna Flashman, Outside Online, 5 July 2024
Outside, the pub displayed debate coverage on two projectors.
—Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
Murphy, a longtime projectionist himself, led the team that found, restored and installed the 70mm projector at his home city theatre in Melbourne, Australia for the Ultra Panavision roadshow release of Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 June 2024
Check it out here: If a store runs out of glasses, the company will provide a free eclipse pinhole projector.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
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projector
noun
pro·jec·tor
prə-ˈjek-tər
: a machine for projecting an image or pictures upon a surface
a motion-picture projector
a slide projector
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