noun
a device that produces the illusion of motion from a rapid succession of static images
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The zoetrope is a historical animation device that produces the illusion of motion.
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Check out this cool zoetrope I found at the antique store!
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That zoetrope is lit, it looks like the characters are moving for real!
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Her mind was like a zoetrope, constantly spinning with new ideas and thoughts.