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Definition of panning - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
reviewsstrong negative criticism or review
- The movie received a panning from the critics.
2.
audioTECH. the process of moving sound between speakersTECH.
- Panning is used to create a sense of space in music.
3.
extraction processthe process of washing earth to find gold or minerals
- Panning for gold was a common activity during the gold rush.
4.
extracted materialRare material collected after washing earth for gold or mineralsRare
- The panning contained a few small gold flakes.
Adjective
1.
horizontal movementmoving in a horizontal direction
- The panning shot captured the entire landscape.
2.
audio distributionTECH. related to distributing sound across speakersTECH.
- The panning effect made the music feel immersive.
Expressions with panning
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camera movement showing a scene by turning left or right
The director used a panning shot to follow the car.
Origin of panning
English, pan (to criticize)
Terms with panning included in their meaning
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gold panning
wide container for separating gold from gravel
television
camera technique panning around a group of people
Examples of panning in a sentence
The restaurant’s grand opening was followed by a panning on local blogs. Subtle panning made the guitar feel like it circled the listener. In the film mix, panning follows the car as it speeds past. The park offers demonstrations of panning in the riverbed each summer. After hours of panning, she found only a few flakes of gold. He dumped the panning onto a pan to check for heavier black sand.
The geologist labeled each panning sample and sent it for assay. The director used a panning technique in the film. Panning shots are common in action scenes. The panning technique enhanced the concert experience. Engineers adjusted the panning for optimal sound quality.
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- French:démolissage, horizontal, ...
- German:Verriss, Schwenk, ...
- Italian:stroncatura, panoramica, ...
- Spanish:crítica demoledora, panorámico, ...
- Portuguese:crítica arrasadora, panorâmico, ...
- Chinese:狠批, 全景, ...
- Japanese:酷評, 水平移動の, ...
- Arabic:نَقْد لَاذِع, أفقي, ...
- Hebrew:קְטִילָה, אָפַקִּי, ...
- Russian:разгромная рецензия, панорамный, ...
- Ukrainian:нищівна критика, панорамний, ...
- Hindi:कड़ी आलोचना, क्षैतिज, ...
Definition of pan - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cookingwide flat container used for cooking
- She fried the eggs in a pan.
2.
kitchendeep plastic container for washing or food prep
- She filled the pan with water to wash the vegetables.
3.
filmTECH. sequence in a film where camera moves over areaTECH.
- The pan revealed the entire landscape.
4.
criticismstrong adverse criticism
- The movie received a pan from the critics.
5.
- He played a lively tune on the pan.
6.
gold panningTECH. wide container for separating gold from gravelTECH.
- They used a pan to find gold in the river.
7.
- The plumber fixed the leak in the pan.
8.
geologyTECH. expanse of level land in a depressionTECH.
- The salt pan stretched for miles.
9.
firearmsRare part of a flintlock holding primingRare
- He carefully filled the pan with powder.
Verb
1.
harsh criticismtr. criticize severelytr.
- The movie was panned by critics for its cliched plot.
2.
filmmakingintr. TECH. move a camera horizontallyintr. TECH.
- The director asked to pan the camera slowly.
3.
successintr. US turn out well or succeedintr. US
- I hope this plan will pan out.
4.
gold prospectingintr. TECH. wash gravel to find goldintr. TECH.
- They panned the river for gold every summer.
5.
audiotr. TECH. spread sound across a stereo fieldtr. TECH.
- The engineer panned the guitar to the left speaker.
Images of pan
wide flat container used for cooking 
deep plastic container for washing or food prep 
short for steelpan 
wide container for separating gold from gravel 
the base of a toilet 
expanse of level land in a depression
Expressions with pan
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result in a successful way
The plan didn't pan out as expected.
used to describe something that has been wasted
The investment went down the pan after the market crash.
someone who succeeds briefly then fails
He was a flash in the pan in the tech industry.
rectangular container for baking bread
She poured the batter into the bread pan.
metal container for baking cakes
She poured the batter into the cake pan.
kitchen utensil for frying or boiling food
She scrambled eggs in the cooking pan for breakfast.
shallow pan for collecting meat juices
The dripping pan was full of delicious juices.
shallow pan with a long handle for frying
She heated oil in the frying pan.
pan made of iron used for cooking
She fried the eggs in an iron pan.
rectangular baking dish for bread
She greased the loaf pan before pouring in the batter.
small saucepan with a lip for pouring
She poured the hot chocolate from the milk pan.
pizza with a thick crust baked in a deep pan
I ordered a pan pizza for dinner.
pan for shaping pie dough and filling
She poured the mixture into the pie pan.
pan used for baking pizzas
She placed the dough on the pizza pan.
shallow metal pan used for cooking meat and vegetables in an oven
She placed the turkey in the roasting pan and seasoned it generously.
deep pan used for stewing food
She cooked the beef in a stewing pan for hours.
tray with round indentations for baking muffins
She poured the batter into the muffin pan.
pan used for cooking omelets
She poured the egg mixture into the omelet pan.
shallow frying pan with sloping sides
The omelette pan's sloping sides make flipping easy.
thickened liquid prepared from pan liquid left after frying or roasting
I poured pan gravy over the mashed potatoes and turkey.
cook food in a pan with some oil
She decided to pan roast the vegetables for dinner.
flat metal pan for baking or roasting
Place the cookies on the sheet pan.
made in a pan with high sides, usually thick
I ordered a deep-pan pizza for dinner.
tray under a grill to collect grease and food particles
He cleaned the drip pan after a long barbecue session.
Origin of pan
Greek, pan (all)
Examples of pan in a sentence
The sauce simmered gently in the pan. The pan was perfect for marinating the chicken. He used the pan to soak the beans overnight. The director used a pan to show the city skyline. A slow pan captured the actor's expression. The play got a pan from the audience.
His novel faced a pan from literary circles. The band included a pan in their performance. She learned to play the pan in music class. The prospector carefully sifted through the pan. She bought a new pan for her gold panning trip. The pan was replaced during the bathroom renovation. He cleaned the pan thoroughly to prevent odors. The pan was dry and cracked under the sun. Wildlife often gathers around the pan during the wet season. The pan was cleaned after each use. He checked the pan before loading the firearm. The book was panned for its lack of originality. Critics panned the performance as uninspired. Pan left to reveal the doorway. The operator panned across the cheering crowd. The project didn't pan out as expected. Her efforts to start a business didn't pan out. Prospectors panned the creek for hidden treasures. She learned to pan for gold during her trip. He decided to pan the vocals to the right. The sound technician will pan the drums across the stereo field.
View all translations of pan
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- French:poêle, démolir, ...
- German:Pfanne, verreißen, ...
- Italian:padella, criticare aspramente, ...
- Spanish:sartén, destrozar, ...
- Portuguese:frigideira, criticar severamente, ...
- Chinese:平底锅, 抨击, ...
- Japanese:フライパン, 酷評する, ...
- Arabic:مِقْلاة, انتقد بشدة, ...
- Hebrew:מַחֲבַת, לְבַקֵּר בַּחֲרִיפוּת, ...
- Russian:сковорода, разгромить, ...
- Ukrainian:сковорода, розкритикувати, ...
- Hindi:पैन, कड़ी आलोचना करना, ...
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