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Definitions from the WebSlide and LanternDescription:Slide and lantern refers to a form of entertainment and visual storytelling that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It involved the use of a slide projector, known as a lantern, to display hand-painted or photographic images on a large screen. These shows were often accompanied by narration or music, creating an immersive experience for the audience. Parts of Speech:
Senses and Usages:Noun: SlideSense 1: A small transparent picture or photograph mounted in a frame and projected through a slide projector. Sample Sentence: I found a box of old family slides in the attic. Sense 2: A playground equipment consisting of a smooth, sloping structure that allows people to slide down it, typically constructed of metal or plastic. Sample Sentence: The children giggled as they slid down the playground slide. Noun: LanternSense: A portable or hanging light source, typically with a protective enclosure, powered by electricity or a combustible fuel. Sample Sentence: We lit the lantern to guide us through the dark forest. Verb: SlideSense 1: Move, or cause to move smoothly, along a surface while maintaining continuous contact. Sample Sentence: The figure skater effortlessly slid across the ice. Sense 2: Decline or deteriorate gradually. Sample Sentence: Sales have been sliding since the new competitor entered the market. Related Products: | ||||
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