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An instrument for studying or observing the successive phases of a periodic or varying motion by means of light which is periodically interrupted.

• Observing
  of Observe
• Successiveness
  The quality or state of being successive.
• LIGHTMINDED
  Unsettled; unsteady; volatile; not considerate. -- Light"-mind`ed*ness, n.
• Interrupter
  One who, or that which, interrupts.
• Lighterman
  A person employed on, or who manages, a lighter.
• Light-minded
  Unsettled; unsteady; volatile; not considerate.
• Motionless
  Without motion; being at rest.
• Observe
  To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility.
• Varying
  of Vary
• LIGHTSHIP
  A vessel carrying at the masthead a brilliant light, and moored off a shoal or place of dangerous navigation as a guide for mariners.
• Interruption
  The act of interrupting, or breaking in upon.
• Light-fingered
  Dexterous in taking and conveying away; thievish; pilfering; addicted to petty thefts.
• Lightness
  The state, condition, or quality, of being light or not heavy; buoyancy; levity; fickleness; nimbleness; delicacy; grace.
• Observable
  Worthy or capable of being observed; discernible; noticeable; remarkable.
• Observer
  One who observes, or pays attention to, anything; especially, one engaged in, or trained to habits of, close and exact observation; as, an astronomical observer.
• LIGHTSTRUCK
  Damaged by accidental exposure to light; light-fogged; -- said of plates or films.
• Instrument
  That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.
• Interruptive
  Tending to interrupt; interrupting.
• Light-foot
  Alt. of Light-footed

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