Overview of noun x-ray

The noun x-ray has 2 senses

• X ray, X-ray, X-radiation, roentgen ray -- (electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target)


• roentgenogram, X ray, X-ray, X-ray picture, X-ray photograph -- (a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis)

Overview of verb x-ray

The verb x-ray has 2 senses

• x-ray -- (examine by taking x-rays)


• x-ray -- (take an x-ray of something or somebody; "The doctor x-rayed my chest")