x-ray

Definition

  • noun: powerful invisible rays that can pass through various objects and that make it possible to see inside things (such as the human body)
  • verb: to examine and make images of (things, such as the bones and organs inside the body) by using X-rays
  • verb: to examine, treat, or photograph with X-rays

Examples

  • The doctor will review the 'X-rays' and call you with the results.

  • After the accident, I went to the hospital for an 'X-ray'.

  • Your luggage will be 'x-rayed' at the airport.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We're getting out of here. Activate Taser web! You're messing with things you don't understand. Oh, my God. What do I do? Karen... ...give me an x-ray of the boat and target all the strongest points. Web grenade. Web grenade. Splitter web, go. KAREN: Great job, Peter. You are percent successful. (..)
    2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming
  • (..) Like, what is going on with you? I have to talk to Ned. It's important. All items on the belt, please. PETER: It's dangerous. Don't let it go through an x-ray. Liz? Liz! Damn it. Can I be the one to tell Peter he's expelled? The Washington Monument is feet, five and one-eighth inches tall. (..)
    2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming