projector
noun
pro·jec·tor
prə-ˈjek-tər 
2
: one that projects: such as
a
: a device for projecting a beam of light
b
: an optical instrument for projecting an image upon a surface
c
: a machine for projecting movies on a screen
3
: an imagined line from an object to a surface along which projection takes place
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The small projector lives on any nightstand or table, casting a slowly drifting sky of stars across the ceiling and walls.
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Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Above the hall entrance is a hutch made of reclaimed wood that hides the projector.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
Although the mount is $139 by itself, it's often bundled with the projector during promotions.
—PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024
The projector is also compatible with Control4 and Apple HomeKit smart home setups.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
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Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
Above the hall entrance is a hutch made of reclaimed wood that hides the projector.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
Although the mount is $139 by itself, it's often bundled with the projector during promotions.
—PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024
The projector is also compatible with Control4 and Apple HomeKit smart home setups.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
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projector
noun
pro·jec·tor
prə-ˈjek-tər
: a machine for projecting an image or pictures upon a surface
a motion-picture projector
a slide projector
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