Cartoon
[kɑː'tuːn] or [kɑr'tun]
Definition
(noun.) a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence.
(noun.) a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine.
(verb.) draw cartoons of.
Checker: Scott--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A design or study drawn of the full size, to serve as a model for transferring or copying; -- used in the making of mosaics, tapestries, fresco pantings and the like; as, the cartoons of Raphael.
(n.) A large pictorial sketch, as in a journal or magazine; esp. a pictorial caricature; as, the cartoons of "Puck."
Checked by Janice
Definition
n. a preparatory drawing on strong paper to be transferred to frescoes tapestry &c.: any large sketch or design on paper esp. a representation of current events in a comic paper.—v.t. to make a cartoon or working design: to caricature by a cartoon.—n. Cartoon′ist one who makes cartoons.
Typist: Ludwig
Unserious Contents or Definition
The take-off.
Typist: Nathaniel
Examples
- The artist then has a limited portion of the wall covered over with a fine sort of plaster, and upon this he traces from his cartoon the part of the design suited for the space. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- In producing fresco paintings, a finished drawing on paper, called a cartoon, exactly the size of the intended picture, is first made, to serve as a model. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Editor: Rosanne