Definitions for flashlight
ˈflæʃˌlaɪtflash·light

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1. flashlight, torchnoun

   a small portable battery-powered electric lamp

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1. flashlightnoun

   A battery-powered hand-held lightsource.

2. Etymology: flash + light

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1. Flashlight

   A flashlight (US, CA) or torch (UK, AU) is a portable hand-held electric lamp. Formerly, the light source typically was a miniature incandescent light bulb, but these have been displaced by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) since the mid-2000s. A typical flashlight consists of the light source mounted in a reflector, a transparent cover (sometimes combined with a lens) to protect the light source and reflector, a battery, and a switch, all enclosed in a case. The invention of the dry cell and miniature incandescent electric lamps made the first battery-powered flashlights possible around 1899. Today, flashlights use mostly light-emitting diodes and run on disposable or rechargeable batteries. Some are powered by the user turning a crank, shaking the lamp, or squeezing it. Some have solar panels to recharge the battery. Flashlights are used as a light source outdoors, in places without permanently installed lighting, during power outages, or when a portable light source is needed. In addition to the general-purpose, hand-held flashlight, many forms have been adapted for special uses. Head- or helmet-mounted flashlights designed for miners and campers leave the hands free. Some flashlights can be used under water or in flammable atmospheres.

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1. flashlight

   A flashlight is a portable handheld device that emits light from a bulb or a set of LEDs, primarily used to illuminate areas in darkness. It is typically powered by batteries and can be turned on or off by a switch. Flashlights are widely used during power outages, outdoor activities like camping, or situations where additional light is required.

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1. Flashlight

   A flashlight is a hand-held portable electric-powered light source. Usually the light source is a small incandescent light bulb or light-emitting diode. A typical flashlight consists of a light bulb mounted in a reflector, a transparent cover to protect the light source and reflector, a battery, and a switch. These are supported and protected by a case. The invention of the dry cell and miniature incandescent electric light bulbs made the first battery-powered flashlights possible around 1899. Today flashlights use mostly incandescent lamps or light-emitting diodes and run on disposable or rechargeable batteries. Some are powered by the user turning a crank or shaking the lamp, and some are powered by solar panels. In addition to the general-purpose hand-held flashlight, many forms have been adapted for special uses. Head or helmet-mounted flashlights designed for miners and campers leave the hands free. Some flashlights can be used underwater or in flammable atmospheres.

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1. flashlight

   Song lyrics by flashlight -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by flashlight on the Lyrics.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Electric Lamp

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce flashlight?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say flashlight in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of flashlight in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of flashlight in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of flashlight in a Sentence

1. Banpot Korncam:

   When they were hungry Coach Ek would use a flashlight to shine on the stalactites above.

2. Gary Paulsen:

   The most, MOST important thing is to read, read all the time ; read when they tell you not to read, what they tell you not to read, read with a flashlight under the covers, read on the bus, standing on a corner, waiting for a friend, in the dentist's waiting room. Read every minute you can. READ LIKE A WOLF EATS. Read.

3. Priscilla Gartenmayer:

   Everything was silent on the boat until the flashlight hit him and he put his hands up – we finally knew he was OK.

4. National Weather Service:

   Turn on your flashlight before entering a vacated building, the battery could produce a spark that could ignite leaking gas, if present.

5. John Smith:

   We didn't even have time to empty the garbage, i'm going in first with a flashlight and wearing a mask, and one of us will open the doors and windows and flush the house out.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=flashlight
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Flashlight
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashlight
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=flashlight
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=flashlight