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Floodlight

A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood

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📖 Definitions of "Floodlight"

noun

1
A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood
2
(chiefly in the plural) 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).

🔄 Synonyms of "Floodlight"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
floodnoun	An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
photofloodnoun	(photography) A lamp that produces a broad beam of continuous bright light; used to illuminate a photographic subject
flood lampnoun	light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Floodlight"

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Word	Definition
photofloodnoun	(photography) A lamp that produces a broad beam of continuous bright light; used to illuminate a photographic subject
floodnoun	An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
flood lampnoun	light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
floodlampnoun	Synonym of floodlight.
flashfloodnoun	Alternative spelling of flash flood. [(meteorology) A sudden, rapid flood, usually of short duration and local impact.]
flicker shownoun	(slang, dated) A film exhibited by means of a film projector.
flash floodnoun	(meteorology) A sudden, rapid flood, usually of short duration and local impact.
flashlampnoun	A kind of lamp that uses an electric current to start powder burning and produce a brief sudden burst of bright light. It was formerly used in flash photography.
footlightnoun	A stage light located at the front edge of the stage that illuminates the actors from foot level up.
sky-floodnoun	(literary) A deluge of rain.
fresnel lanternnoun	A lantern used in theatre, which employs a Fresnel lens to wash light over an area of the stage.
floodwaternoun	The water of a flood.
foglampnoun	A wide automotive lamp intended to increase visibility in poor weather conditions.
fluoro	(chiefly Australia) Fluorescent.
floodflownoun	The flow of a river in flood or of floodwater
foc's'le lampnoun	Alternative form of fo'c's'le lamp. [A forecastle lamp.]
flashnoun	A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
floodletnoun	A small flood.
fluorescent lampnoun	A gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light, especially one consisting of a tube filled with mercury vapour which emits ultraviolet radiation when an electric current is passed through it, causing fluorescence when the radiation hits a phosphor coating on the interior of the tube.
floodernoun	(Internet slang) A person who floods message boards, chat rooms etc. with unwanted or repetitive comments.