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Camera

KAM-er-uh

A device for capturing photographs or videos.

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Meaning & usage

A camera is a device used to capture images, either as photographs or as moving images in videos. It works by focusing light onto a photosensitive surface, such as film or a digital sensor. Cameras have evolved significantly since their invention, from large, cumbersome devices to compact digital versions widely used today.

In a sentence

She used her camera to capture the beautiful sunset.

As seen in crosswords

Camera is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A device for capturing photographs or videos” (6)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #1041

Category: General Origin: Latin

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