amassette

/ˌɑːməˈsɛt/ or /ˌæməˈsɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of small, handheld camera or a compact camera used for taking photographs, especially during the early 20th century.

“She pulled out her amassette to take a picture of the beautiful sunset.”

2. verb

To gather or accumulate something, especially a large amount of something.

“The company has been amassing a large collection of vintage cameras over the years.”

Synonyms

  • camera
  • camera obscura
  • photograph

Antonyms

  • destroy
  • eradicate