film

1. film (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.

Example: a clear plastic film for wrapping food

2. film (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A medium used to capture images in a camera.

3. film (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The sequence of still images itself, which produces a moving image when played; a movie.

4. film (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To record (activity, or a motion picture) on photographic film.

Example: A Hollywood studio was filming on location in NYC.

5. film (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To visually record (activity, or a motion picture) in general, with or without sound.

6. film (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To cover or become covered with a thin skin or pellicle.

Example: It will but skin and film the ulcerous place.