Standard Lemma guide
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noun
A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-plural
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verb
To enlighten or illuminate with floodlight(s).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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noun
light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: flood, flood lamp, photoflood
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: light, light source
verb
illuminate with floodlights
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: light, illume, illumine, light up, illuminate
History
Etymology tree English flood Proto-Indo-European *lewk-der. Proto-Germanic *leuhtaz Proto-West Germanic *leuht Old English lēoht Middle English light English light English floodlight From flood + light.
Across languages
14 source translations are retained for this English entry.
