2. (Photog.)
Defn: An apparatus in which the image of an external object or objects is, by means of lenses. thrown upon a sensitized plate or surface placed at the back or an extensible darkened box or chamber variously modifled; — commonly called simply the camera.
CAMERATE
Cam"er*ate, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Camerated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Camerzting.] Etym: [L. cameratus, p. p. of camerare. See Camber.]
1. To build in the form of a vault; to arch over.
2. To divide into chambers.
CAMERATION
Cam`er*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. cameratio.]
Defn: A vaulting or arching over. [R.]
CAMERLINGO
Ca`mer*lin"go, n. Etym: [It.]
Defn: The papal chamberlain; the cardinal who presides over the pope's household. He has at times possessed great power. [Written also camerlengo and camarlengo.]
CAMERONIAN
Cam`e*ro"ni*an, n.