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1floodlight
noun flood·light \-ˌlīt\
: a light that shines brightly over a wide area
Full Definition of FLOODLIGHT
1
a : artificial illumination in a broad beam b : a source of such illumination
2
: a lighting unit for projecting a broad beam of light
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First Known Use of FLOODLIGHT
1922
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2floodlight
verb
-lit \-ˌlit\ also floodlight·edfloodlight·ing
Definition of FLOODLIGHT
transitive verb
: to illuminate by means of one or more floodlights
First Known Use of FLOODLIGHT
1923
FLOODLIGHT Defined for Kids
floodlight
noun flood·light \ˈfləd-ˌlīt\
Definition of FLOODLIGHT for Kids
: a light that shines brightly over a wide area
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