| black light |
ultraviolet or infrared radiation that is invisible but indirectly detectable, as by fluorescence. |
| dash light |
a light used to illuminate the instrument panel of a motor vehicle, esp. at night. |
| first light |
the beginning of daylight; daybreak; dawn. |
| green light |
the green-colored light that signifies that oncoming traffic has the right of way. [2 definitions] |
| Inner Light |
the guiding force of God that Quakers believe exists in every human soul. |
| klieg light |
a powerful, bright arc light used esp. to light the sets for motion pictures. |
| leading light |
an influential or guiding member, as of a community, club, or the like. |
| light air |
in meteorology, a wind with a speed of between one and three miles per hour. |
| light breeze |
in meteorology, a wind with a speed of between four and seven miles per hour. |
| light bulb |
a glass object that fits into a lamp or similar device and produces light. |
| light heavyweight |
a boxer or wrestler whose weight is between 161 and 175 pounds. |
| light off |
to set fire to (fireworks or the like) in order to cause an explosion, usually for the purpose of entertainment. |
| light opera |
a short, comic, musical play; operetta. |
| light pen |
an electronic device that can detect light and dark areas on a computer screen. It is used to select objects on the screen. |
| light switch |
a device, especially one that is attached to a wall or a lamp, used to turn a light on or off. |
| light up |
to suddenly become brightly illuminated. [5 definitions] |
| light verse |
poetry, usu. rhymed, that treats its subject humorously. |
| light-emitting diode |
a semiconductor diode that emits a bright light when electrified; abbreviated (abbreviated "LED"). |
| light-fingered |
skilled at stealing, esp. by picking pockets. [2 definitions] |
| light-footed |
moving or able to move lightly, quickly, or with agility. |