Skip to content
ontologydriven
Sign out

Dictionary

Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

shadow-throwing en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) 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.
    • 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[.] 1931, Ion L. Idriess, Lasseter's Last Ride, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 2191:
    • 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[.] 1938 September 17, The Border Watch, Mount Gambier, page 3, column 4: