floodlight

noun, verb — 3 senses

floodlight

noun

Etymology From flood + light.

1

A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood

  • The floodlights bathed her in a pool of light.
2

In plural Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.

Hypernyms
light

floodlight

verb

Etymology From flood + light.

1

To enlighten or illuminate with floodlight(s).

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