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floodlight

The English word “floodlight” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood
  2. Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.

verb

  1. To enlighten or illuminate with floodlight(s).

Etymology

From flood + light.

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