Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shadow-throwing

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.12 in modern English

Syllables: shad-ow-throw-ing
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The art or practice of creating images with the body on a wall or other surface using the shadows cast from a fire or other source of light.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Several tribesmen gave and exhibition of shadow-throwing - imitating an emu hunt, the stalking of a kangaroo, then the quick action of a savage fight[.]"
"During the evening a lengthy programme of orchestral items, songs, recitations, "shadow throwing," and feats of magic were performed by a talented company of artists[.]"

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does shadow-throwing mean?: The art or practice of creating images with the body on a wall or other surface using the shadows cast from a fire or other source of light.

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