shadow play (English, noun)
expansion: shadow play (countable and uncountable, plural shadow plays)
Senses:
qualifier: hand games
glosses: An ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images.
tags: countable
uncountable
glosses: A play of this form.
tags: countable
uncountable
Forms:
form: shadow plays
tags: plural
form: shadowplay
tags: alternative