Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun A powerful light with a reflector, attached to the front of an automobile, locomotive, or other vehicle; called also headlight.

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  • noun An individual headlight, particularly of a motor vehicle.
  • noun A flashlight worn on head.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive

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Examples

  • I even had an old Unity Blue headlamp from a former firetruck that was used but with running road lamp.

    1930 Art Deco Henderson 2010

  • And the added benefit of the headlamp is that it really lets the shine of the silk show through, and brings out the color variations while I knit.

    Amazing bounty! 2007

  • And the added benefit of the headlamp is that it really lets the shine of the silk show through, and brings out the color variations while I knit.

    March 2007 2007

  • He has spent about $7,500 to buy his own gear, which includes gloves, a helmet, a pack, climbing boots, a headlamp, sleeping gear including a sleeping bag that can keep him warm in temperatures as cold as negative 20 degrees, trekking poles, and undergarments and fleece outer garments.

    Climb Every Mountain (But Train Hard First) Jen Murphy 2011

  • I know we never announced the winner of the last caption contest for the Petzl headlamp, but let's give this one a week, plus a couple of days and I'll announce the winners together.

    Caption Contest: Win Some Buff Headwear 2009

  • The worst is walking in a field with a headlamp only shining a few feet in front of you and all of a sudden a skunk pops into view.

    What is your greatest fear while in the woods? 2009

  • The worst is walking in a field with a headlamp only shining a few feet in front of you and all of a sudden a skunk pops into view.

    What is your greatest fear while in the woods? 2009

  • I manage to knock off my headlamp, and everything goes black.

    Caves of the Deep South 2009

  • My headlamp seemed to be absolutely feeble even though the batteries were quite new.

    What Flips Your Fear Switch? 2009

  • My headlamp seemed to be absolutely feeble even though the batteries were quite new.

    What Flips Your Fear Switch? 2009

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