lamp Synonyms
Another word for lamp
• noun (Context 1)
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 light on her bedside table before opening the book."
• noun (Context 2)
An electrical device producing specific types of radiation, especially for therapeutic or scientific purposes.
"The physical therapist used an infrared sunlamp to treat the patient's muscle pain."
• verb (Context 3)
To illuminate something with or as if with a lamp.
"The technicians lamped the dark theater stage to prepare for the rehearsal."
• verb (Context 4)
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."
• verb (Context 5)
To hit or strike someone forcefully (often used as slang).
"He threatened to hit the unruly patron if he didn't leave the establishment quietly."
Opposites of lamp
The opposite of lamp shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: