"Steadicam" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: 1975, from steady + cam, from camera. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|steady|cam}} steady + cam Head templates: {{en-noun}} Steadicam (plural Steadicams) Forms: Steadicams [plural], steadicam [alternative], Steadi-Cam [alternative], steadi-cam [alternative], Steadi Cam [alternative], steadi cam [alternative], Steadycam [alternative], steadycam [alternative], Steady-Cam [alternative], steady-cam [alternative], Steady Cam [alternative], steady cam [alternative]
  1. (film) A stabilizing camera mount for hand-held film or video shooting; a camera mounted thus.
    Sense id: en-Steadicam-en-noun-ZbhfJB0O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Film Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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