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lamp - an artificial source of visible illumination |
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source of illumination any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation
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aladdin's lamp (Arabian Nights) a magical lamp from which Aladdin summoned a genie
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candle,
taper,
wax light stick of wax with a wick in the middle
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discharge lamp a lamp that generates light by a discharge between two electrodes in a gas
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electric lamp a lamp powered by electricity
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flash,
flashbulb,
flashgun,
flash bulb,
flash lamp,
photoflash a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
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fluorescent lamp lamp consisting of a tube coated on the inside with a fluorescent material; mercury vapor in the tube emits ultraviolet radiation that is converted to visible radiation by the fluorescent material
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gas lamp a lamp that burns illuminating gas
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hurricane lamp,
hurricane lantern,
storm lamp,
storm lantern,
tornado lantern an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds; candlestick with a glass chimney
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lantern light in a transparent protective case
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calcium light,
limelight a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
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neon induction lamp,
neon lamp,
neon tube a lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure; luminescence is produced by the action of currents at high frequencies that are wrapped a few turns around the tube
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kerosene lamp,
kerosine lamp,
oil lamp a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light
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sodium-vapor lamp,
sodium-vapour lamp lamp in which an electric current passed through a tube of sodium vapor makes a yellow light; used is street lighting
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spirit lamp a lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol
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spot,
spotlight a business establishment for entertainment; "night spot"
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streetlight,
street lamp a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street
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rear lamp,
rear light,
taillight,
tail lamp lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle
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lamp - a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs |
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article of furniture,
furniture,
piece of furniture furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy; "they had too much furniture for the small apartment"; "there was only one piece of furniture in the room"
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base a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"
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diffuser,
diffusor optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
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electric socket a socket into which a lightbulb can be inserted
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floor lamp a lamp that stands on the floor
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lampshade,
lamp shade a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view
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reading lamp a lamp that provides light for reading
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table lamp a lamp that sits on a table
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