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noun
A lantern with a panel that slides to block the light.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: blind lantern
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: bull's-eye
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lantern
History
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Across languages
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
