droplight
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droplight — drop light , n. An electric or gas light suspended from the ceiling by a flexible cord or tube, allowing artificial light to be brought down from a chandelier nearer to a table or desk; a pendant; also, an electric light bulb in a small holder,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
droplight — ☆ droplight [dräp′līt΄ ] n. a light so suspended from a fixture that it can be raised or lowered as desired … English World dictionary
droplight — /drop luyt /, n. an electric or gas lamp suspended from the ceiling or wall by a flexible cord or tube. [1860 65, Amer.; DROP + LIGHT1] * * * … Universalium
droplight — n. electric light set on a long flexible cord or tube that hangs over a work area … English contemporary dictionary
droplight — drop•light [[t]ˈdrɒpˌlaɪt[/t]] n. bui an electric or gas lamp suspended from the ceiling or wall by a flexible cord or tube • Etymology: 1860–65, amer … From formal English to slang
droplight — /ˈdrɒplaɪt/ (say dropluyt) noun an electric lamp connected with a fixture above by a tube or wire which enables it to be brought down to a lower level …
droplight — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun 1. : a gaslight brought down to a lower level (as over a table) from an outlet by means of a usually flexible tube 2. : an electric light suspended by a flexible cord from the ceiling or a wall bracket … Useful english dictionary
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