camera lucida
camera lucida · camera lucidas
An instrument that uses a shaped prism or mirrors to cause an apparent image of…An instrument that uses a shaped prism or mirrors to cause an apparent image of external objects to appear as if projected upon a plane surface, so that the outlines may be conveniently traced.
Meaning
1 sensesAn instrument that uses a shaped prism or mirrors to cause an apparent image of external objects to appear as if projected upon a plane surface, so that the outlines may be conveniently traced.
More definitions
- an optical device consisting of an attachment that enables an observer to view simultaneously the image and a drawing surface for sketching it
Origin
Latin camera lucidaLatin camera lucida
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Forms
plural: camera lucidas| Singular | camera lucida |
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