cigarette burn
The term "cigarette burn" can refer to both a type of physical injury and a specific visual cue used in the film industry.
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Definition
B2Injury
(general)A small, round wound on the skin caused by the contact of a lit cigarette.
Example
- He accidentally gave himself a cigarette burn while lighting his smoke.
- Cigarette burns can be very painful and may leave scars.
C1Film Industry
(technical, slang)A small mark or dot on a film reel indicating when the projectionist should change reels.
Example
- The projectionist watched for the cigarette burn to know when to switch reels.
- In older films, you can sometimes spot the cigarette burn in the upper right corner.
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