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point and shoot

point and shoot is the alternative form of point-and-shoot.

point and shoot is the clipping of point-and-shoot camera.

Meaning of point-and-shoot

Adjective

point-and-shoot (not comparable)

  1. Designed for quick, simple use with minimal configuration.
    • The majority of digital cameras are automatic, point-and-shoot models. They offer convenience and ease of use […]2005, Julie Adair King, Digital photography for dummies
    Synonyms:
    point-and-click

Meaning of point-and-shoot camera

Noun

point-and-shoot camera (plural point-and-shoot cameras)

  1. A compact still camera, either film or digital, designed primarily for ease of use and simplicity in operation.

Forms of point and shoot

pluralpoint and shoots

Questions about point and shoot

What is point and shoot the alternative form of?
Point and shoot is the alternative form of point-and-shoot.

Words near point and shoot in the dictionary

  1. poinsettas
  2. poinsettia
  3. poinsettias
  4. point
  5. point and call
  6. point and shoot
  7. point and shoot camera
  8. point and shoots
  9. Point Arena
  10. Point Arguello
  11. point at infinity

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