shadowgraph

[ shad-oh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

1. a picture produced by throwing a shadow, as of the hands, on a lighted screen, wall, or the like.
2. shadow play.
3. a radiograph.

shadowgraph

/ ˈʃædəʊˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf /

noun

1. a silhouette made by casting a shadow, usually of the hands, on a lighted surface
2. another name for radiograph

Other Words From

• shad·ow·graph·ic [shad-oh-, graf, -ik], adjective
• shadow·graphist noun
• shadow·graphy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of shadowgraph¹

First recorded in 1885–90; shadow + -graph

Example Sentences

The research team also employs shadowgraph imagery, which analyzes the bending of light rays that collide with the gelatinous organisms.

From New York Times

In 1894, Tesla also experimented with X-rays and produced what he called “shadowgraphs.”

From Wall Street Journal

Like a figure of a shadowgraph he slid through its opening, and we followed.

From Project Gutenberg

The bearded chin, the puffy lips, the prominent nose were all faithfully outlined in the exaggerated shadowgraph.

From Project Gutenberg

The Greek word for shadow is "skia," and the proper rendering, therefore, of shadowgraph is "skiagraph," corresponding to photograph.

From Project Gutenberg