specialeffectstools

noun
UK /ˈspɛʃəl ɪˈfɛkts tuːlz/
US /ˈspɛʃəl ɪˈfɛkts tulz/

These are tools that help make cool movie magic like flying dragons or exploding stars.

The film crew used specialeffectstools to make the spaceship look like it was really flying.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software used to add fake visual tricks to videos or games.

He downloaded specialeffectstools to add sparkles to his video.

3. Equipment on a film set that creates fake weather or explosions.

The specialeffectstools made it rain indoors for the scene.

4. Physical gadgets like fake swords or smoke machines used in shows.

The theater's specialeffectstools included a fog machine and a fake moon.