stroboscope
/ˈstroʊbəˌskoʊp/
noun
- A device that produces short, bright flashes of light, used to study or photograph fast-moving objects by making them appear still or slow-moving.
- The repair shop used a stroboscope to see if the car's ignition system was working correctly.
- The engineer used a stroboscope to check the timing of the spinning engine parts.
- At the science fair, we watched a fan's blades appear frozen in midair thanks to a stroboscope.
- A light that flashes on and off rapidly, often used for special effects at concerts, parties, or in clubs.
- We bought a small stroboscope for our Halloween party to create a spooky atmosphere.
- The DJ turned on the stroboscope, and the dance floor filled with flashing lights.
- The band's performance was enhanced by a stroboscope that pulsed with the beat of the music.