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
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I even had an old Unity Blue headlamp from a former firetruck that was used but with running road lamp.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I manage to knock off my headlamp, and everything goes black.
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My headlamp seemed to be absolutely feeble even though the batteries were quite new.
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My headlamp seemed to be absolutely feeble even though the batteries were quite new.
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