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Here are some examples of the kinds of definitions you’ll find on this page.

lighting that comes from below the subject. This creates a sinister and threatening effect.

(also called wormâ??s-eye angle) a shot in photography or filmmaking taken from below the...

a pair of punctuation marks (also called round brackets or parentheses) used to give extra...

the idea, image or 'personality' of a product, service or company that people identify with and...

a thin booklet that provides information or advertises something.

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