Meaning & Definition of Flashlight in English
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Flashlight
A portable handheld electric light.
Pronunciation:
/ˈflæʃ.laɪt/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
flashlightsDetailed Definitions
Definition: A portable device that emits light, powered by batteries.
Example Sentence: I grabbed my flashlight to find my way in the dark.
Definition: A small handheld electric torch used for illumination.
Example Sentence: The campers used a flashlight to explore the woods at night.
Etymology
Origin: The term 'flashlight' comes from the combination of 'flash' and 'light', referring to a light that flashes on and off.
Synonyms
torchhandheld lightlampsearchlight
Common Phrases and Expressions
- shine a light: To illuminate or clarify something.
- light up someone's life: To bring happiness or joy to someone.
Translations
- Spanish: linterna
- French: lampe de poche
- German: Taschenlampe
- Russian: фонарик
Related Words
- battery: A device that stores electrical energy.
- LED: A semiconductor device that emits light when current flows through it.
- torch: A portable light source, often used synonymously with flashlight.
Slang Meanings of flashlight
Meaning: A slang term for a person who is clueless or dim-witted.
Example Sentence: Don't be such a flashlight – think before you speak!
Meaning: An affectionate term for a bright, cheerful person.
Example Sentence: She's a real flashlight, always lighting up the room with her smile.