lamp
lamp Lexical Profile
lamp Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A device for giving light, either one consisting of an electric bulb together with its holder and shade or one burning gas, oil, or a candle.
"She turned on the reading lamp on her bedside table before opening the book."
An electrical device producing specific types of radiation, especially for therapeutic or scientific purposes.
"The physical therapist used an infrared lamp to treat the patient's muscle pain."
• verb
To illuminate something with or as if with a lamp.
"The technicians lamped the dark theater stage to prepare for the rehearsal."
British To hunt at night using a bright light to blind or spot animals.
"The rural farmers were out lamping foxes that had been harassing their livestock."
British To hit or strike someone forcefully (often used as slang).
"He threatened to lamp the unruly patron if he didn't leave the establishment quietly."
• Rhymes for lamp
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'lampe', derived from Late Latin 'lampada', tracing back to Ancient Greek 'lampás' (torch, lamp), from 'lámpein' (to shine).
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