projector

A machine that shows pictures or films on a wall or screen using light.

• The projector is on the table.
• We used a projector to show our holiday photos.
• Can you connect the laptop to the projector?

Common phrases: film projector, digital projector, turn on projector

A person who thinks of or proposes a plan, often an ambitious business plan.

• The projector presented his scheme.
• Several projectors promised enormous profits to investors.
• She was the original projector of the railway venture.

How to use it: projector of something (The projector of the canal sought wealthy supporters.)

Similar words: planner, proposer, schemer

Common phrases: ambitious projector, projector of something

A device that throws or sends something out with force.

• The ship carried a depth charge projector.
• The projector launched a charge away from the hull.
• Engineers tested the range of the new flame projector.

Similar words: launcher

Common phrases: depth charge projector, flame projector, gas projector

Someone who believes other people have feelings or faults that are actually their own.

• The therapist described him as a projector.
• A projector may accuse others of having their own hidden fears.
• Habitual projectors often struggle to recognize their own anger.

Common phrases: habitual projector, projector of feelings