a: camera obscura b: a device that consists of a lightproof chamber with an aperture fitted with a lens and a shutter through which the image of an object is projected onto a surface for recording (as on film) or for translation into electrical impulses (as for television broadcast). â off camera. 1.
/seÂ·quesÂ·ter/ (se-kwesÂ´ter) 1. to detach or separate abnormally a small portion from the whole. See sequestration and sequestrum. 2. to isolate a constituent of a chemical system by chelation or other means.
wrestÂ·ed, wrestÂ·ing, wrests . To obtain or remove by pulling with twisting movements: wrested the book out of his hands. To take possession of forcefully; seize or usurp: wrested the islands from the settlers; wrested power from the monarchy. To gain or extract with persistent effort; wring: wrested concessions from their opponents. noun. Music