lighthead
nounEtymology From light + head.
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A light source that is mounted at the head of an extension.
- Normally the gap between the underside of the travelling lighthead and the worktable surface is fixed.1966, E M & D; Engineering Materials and Design - Volume 9, page 331:
- If the lighthead pivots too freely, adjustment can be made at both yoke pivots ( fig . 18 - 22 ) .1971, U.S. Naval Dental School, Dental Technician, Repair, page 329:
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- The vision system hardware consists of a camera, auxiliary lighthead, image acquisition board, personal computer, and an RGB video monitor.1995, Joseph S. Byrd, Joseph N. Herndon, Proceedings of the 42nd Conference on Robotics and Remote Systems, page 55:
- Up to four lighthead extensions can be operated from the dimmer control and be strategically positioned around the user ' s darkroom.2001, The British Journal of Photography - Issues 7343-7351, page 1: