Found 2 items, similar to stroboscope.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: stroboscope stroboscope n : scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary [syn: strobe, strobe light ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Stroboscope Stroboscope \Strob"o*scope\, n. [Gr. ? a whirling + -scope.] 1. An instrument for studying or observing the successive phases of a periodic or varying motion by means of light which is periodically interrupted. [1913 Webster] 2. An optical toy similar to the phenakistoscope. See Phenakistoscope. [1913 Webster]