animator


an·i·ma·tor

noun \ˈa-nə-ˌmā-tər\

Definition of ANIMATOR

1
: one that animates <prime animator of the movement>
2
: an artist who creates drawings for an animated cartoon

First Known Use of ANIMATOR

1611

Rhymes with ANIMATOR

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