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playblast

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A low-resolution crude render of computer-generated imagery used in CGI production as a check for character and prop positioning and lighting placement. Curved surfaces are rendered as surfaces with low face count, i.e. faceted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: animation

Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To generate a playblast render of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Qualifier: animation

Topics: computer-graphics, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From play + blast.