noun#285 by frequency

film

/fɪlm/

The sequence of still images itself, which produces a moving image when played; a movie; A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle

Meanings

1
The sequence of still images itself, which produces a moving image when played; a movie
- Which films have you seen?
  Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
- When will the film start?
  Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
2
A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity
3
A medium used to capture images in a camera
4
A visual art form that consists of a sequence of still images preserved on a recording medium to give the illusion of motion; movies generally
5
A professionally made movie of a substantial narrative work, around 1 to 3 hours long; a feature film; a cinematic movie
6
A slender thread, such as that of a cobwebrare

verbnot in the study set

/fɪlm/

To record on photographic film; To visually record in general, with or without sound

1
To record (activity, or a motion picture) on photographic film
- They filmed the entire ceremony.
  Tatoeba · _undertoad · CC BY 2.0 FR
- You didn't tell me you were filming.
  Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC BY 2.0 FR
2
To visually record (activity, or a motion picture) in general, with or without sound
3
To cover or become covered with a thin skin or pelliclerare