Definition

A small cube that has four flashbulbs and turns to use a new bulb each time a photo is taken with a camera.

Example

The photographer used a flashcube to ensure the pictures were bright and clear.

Conversation

Have you ever used a flashcube for your camera?

No, I haven't. What is it like?

It's pretty cool! You just attach it and it rotates to the next bulb after each shot.

That sounds convenient! I should try one when I get a new camera.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flashcube → The word is a compound of "flash" (from Old English *flaescian*, meaning to shine or emit light) and "cube" (from Latin *cubus*, meaning a three-dimensional geometric shape with equal sides). The term "flashcube" refers to a device that emits a bright flash of light, typically used in photography, shaped like a cube.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'shines' ('flash') and is 'cube-shaped' ('cube') — that's how a flashcube emits a bright light in a compact form.

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