"portapak" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: portapaks [plural]
Etymology: From the brand name Portapak, from portable pack. Etymology templates: {{m|en|portable}} portable, {{m|en|pack}} pack Head templates: {{en-noun}} portapak (plural portapaks)
  1. A portable, battery-powered, self-contained video recording system. Wikipedia link: portapak Synonyms: portapack

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