"threevee" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: threevees [plural]
Etymology: Blend of three + TV. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|three|TV}} Blend of three + TV Head templates: {{en-noun}} threevee (plural threevees)
  1. (science fiction) A screen or television able to display a three-dimensional image. Categories (topical): Science fiction Synonyms: tri-V, tri-vid, tri-D, trideo, tridim, 3V, three-vee
    Sense id: en-threevee-en-noun-GRwtdWTG Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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