"suitmation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Japanese スーツメーション, from blend of English suit + English animation. Originally used to describe the technique used on Gojira (Godzilla) to make the creature come to life. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|スーツメーション}} Japanese スーツメーション, {{der|en|en|suit}} English suit, {{der|en|en|animation}} English animation, {{blend|en|English <i class="Latn mention" lang="en">suit</i>|English <i class="Latn mention" lang="en">animation</i>|nocap=1}} blend of English suit + English animation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} suitmation (uncountable)
  1. (film) A makeup special effects technique for portraying enormous creatures, by having an actor wear a suit near a set of minatures. Tags: uncountable
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