Raster

2 definitions found

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  raster
       n : formation consisting of the set of horizontal lines composed
           of pixels that is used to form an image on a CRT

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:



  raster
       
           The area of a video display that is covered by
          sweeping the electron beam of the display in a series of
          horizontal lines from top to bottom.  The beam then returns to
          the top during the vertical flyback interval.
       
          See also {CRT}, {frame buffer}.
       
          (1995-03-22)