(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
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ Gr. &unr_; 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 ]