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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

  • (..) how did you know she had it? It was simple, Ponton. I was looking at a photo of myself at the checkpoint. Xania's purse passing through the x-ray machine. - The case is closed! - Bravo, Clouseau. Bravo! Clouseau! Clouseau! Clouseau! Clouseau! (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther