lime
thunder
spotlight
brute
opticals
spot
uplight
illumined
lit
light
backlight
light source
blind
overlight
downlight
radiate
crosslight
limelight
cameo lighting
lit up
blinkers
adazzle
striplight
aflare
nitency
postillumination
conspicuousness
underlit
illuminary
illuminant
glimmerous
retroilluminate
illumining
luminant
twinkle
kindling
snoot
irisating
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dark glasses
footlights
sunglasses
shades
underlight
searchlighted
special
strip-lit
shininess
glary
luciferous
shining
cast
shiny
Illuminatism
lightmapped
lantern
spectacularism
lumination
expose
flashlight
iridescent
moonlit
omnilucent
wink
semitransparent
interprismatic
bare
coruscant
illuminatingly
backshine
shed light on
glisten
transparency
pup
wash
sciopticon
gobo
visualize
twilight
glaring
moonbeam
visualise
ceremony
frontlit
streetlit
moony
illumined
lit
lit up
adazzle
aflare
postillumination
underlit
illuminary
glimmerous
luminant
illuminant
kindling
irisating
irisated
searchlighted
strip-lit
glary
luciferous
shining
shiny
lightmapped
iridescent
moonlit
omnilucent
semitransparent
interprismatic
coruscant
glaring
frontlit
streetlit
moony
illuminatingly
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brute
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spotlight
spot
light
backlight
light source
blind
cameo lighting
blinkers
striplight
nitency
conspicuousness
illuminant
illumining
snoot
dark glasses
footlights
sunglasses
shades
crosslight
underlight
special
shininess
cast
shining
lantern
spectacularism
lumination
backshine
transparency
pup
wash
twinkle
sciopticon
gobo
moonbeam
ceremony
spotlight
uplight
backlight
overlight
downlight
radiate
crosslight
limelight
retroilluminate
twinkle
expose
flashlight
wink
bare
shed light on
glisten
visualize
twilight
visualise
noun
- A spotlight.
- Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
- The wood of this tree.
- A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree.
- Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
- A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.
- Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
- A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).
- Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
adj
verb
noun
noun
- A bright lamp; a spotlight.
- A bill of five-dollar or ten-dollar denomination in dollars.
- The southern redfish, or red horse (Sciaenops ocellatus), which has a spot on each side at the base of the tail.
- The act of spotting or noticing something.
- An official determination of placement.
- A brief advertisement or program segment on television.
- Penalty spot.
- A food fish (Leiostomus xanthurus) of the Atlantic coast of the United States, with a black spot behind the shoulders and fifteen oblique dark bars on the sides.
- A variety of the common domestic pigeon, so called from a spot on its head just above the beak.
- An autosoliton.
- A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
- A parking space.
- One who spots (supports or assists a maneuver, or is prepared to assist if safety dictates); a spotter.
- Any of various points marked on the table, from which balls are played, in snooker, pool, billiards, etc.
- A difficult situation.
- A pimple, papule or pustule.
- A stain or disfiguring mark.
- A decimal point; point.
- A location or area.
- Any of the balls marked with spots in the game of pool, which one player aims to pot, the other player taking the stripes.
- A small, unspecified amount or quantity.
verb
- To cut or chip (timber) in preparation for hewing.
- To retouch a photograph on film to remove minor flaws.
- To keep the head and eyes pointing in a single direction while turning.
- To place an object at a location indicated by a spot.
- To support or assist a maneuver, or to be prepared to assist if safety dictates.
- To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.
- To loan a small amount of money to someone.
- To stain; to leave a spot (on).
- To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.
- To position (a locomotive or car) at a predetermined point, e.g., for loading or unloading.
- To position (an aircraft) on the deck of an aircraft carrier ready for launch by catapult.
- To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation.
adj
adj
noun
- A source of illumination.
- A low-alcohol lager.
- A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
- The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.
- A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any.
- A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
- A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
- A cigarette lighter.
- The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
- Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
- Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
- The brightness of the eye or eyes.
- A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions.
- A flame or something used to create fire.
- A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
- See lights (“lungs”).
- A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
- Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
- The power of perception by vision.
adv
verb
- To start (a fire).
- To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
- To become ignited; to take fire.
- To set fire to; to set burning.
- To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.
- To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
- To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice
- To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
- To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
- To find by chance.
adj
- Easy to endure or perform.
- Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.
- Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
- Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
- Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
- Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.
- Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.
- With low viscosity.
- Easily interrupted by stimulation.
- Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
- Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
- Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished.
- Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.
- Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
- Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
- Served with extra milk or cream.
- Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.
- Having little or relatively little actual weight; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
- Gentle; having little force or momentum.
- Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
- Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.
- Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.
noun
- The blindside.
- A player who is forced to pay such a bet.
- Any device intended to conceal or hide.
- A destination sign mounted on a public transport vehicle displaying the route destination, number, name and/or via points, etc.
- Something to mislead the eye or the understanding, or to conceal some covert deed or design; a subterfuge.
- No score.
- A forced bet: the small blind or the big blind.
- A hiding place.
- A movable covering for a window to keep out light, made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.
- A blindage.
adj
- Using blinded study design, wherein information is purposely limited to prevent bias.
- Abortive; failing to produce flowers or fruit.
- Having no openings for light or passage; both dark and exitless.
- Uncircumcised
- Unintelligible or illegible.
- Closed at one end; having a dead end; exitless.
- Smallest or slightest.
- Unable to see, due to physiological or neurological factors.
- Failing to see, acknowledge, perceive.
- Without any prior knowledge.
- Of a place, having little or no visibility.
- Unconditional; without regard to evidence, logic, reality, accidental mistakes, extenuating circumstances, etc.
adv
- Without looking at the cards dealt.
- Absolutely, totally.
- Without seeing; unseeingly.
- As a pastry case only, without any filling.
verb
verb
- To illuminate.
- To come out or proceed in rays or waves.
- To expose to ionizing radiation, such as by radiography.
- To manifest oneself in a glowing manner.
- To extend, send or spread out from a center like radii.
- To emit rays or waves.
- to spread into new habitats, migrate.
adj
- Surrounded by rays, such as the head of a saint in a religious picture.
- Having radial symmetry, like a seastar.
- Belonging to the Radiata.
- Radiating from a center; having rays or parts diverging from a center; radiated.
- Having parts radiating from the center, like the petals in many flowers.
- Consisting of a disc in which the florets are tubular.
noun
verb
noun
- Illumination directed at the performers or subject matter from opposite sides of the set.
- Light that results from multiple sources and different directions.
- Light that comes from the side, causing shadows that can obscure objects of view or create strong contrasts.
- One of differing points of view.
- A traffic light intended principally to allow pedestrian or other traffic from a lesser roadway to cross a busier roadway.
- Multiple perspectives or points of view.
adj
adj
noun
noun
- A cylindrical or conical attachment used on a spotlight to restrict spill light.
- A nose or snout, especially in derogatory use.
- A language pedant or snob; one who practices linguistic elitism.
- An elitist individual; one who looks down upon lower social classes.
- Snout; especially of a dog ("doggo"), cat ("catto"), or snake ("snek").
verb
noun
- A light that illuminates a specific person or thing on the stage.
- Anything that is not according to normal practice, plan, or schedule, as an unscheduled run of transportation that is normally scheduled.
- A person appointed specifically to examine a single event or issue.
- Any unlicensed medicine produced or obtained for a specific individual patient.
- A dispatch sent back by a special correspondent.
- One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.
- A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
- A special constable.
- A correspondent; a journalist sent to the scene of an event to report back.
- Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.
adj
- Chief in excellence.
- Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.
- Of or related to disabilities, especially learning or intellectual disabilities.
- Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
- Constituting or relating to a species.
- Of or related to unconventional warfare.
verb
noun
- Visual appearance.
- An object made in a mould.
- A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
- A squint.
- Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
- The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
- The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
- A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
- The number of hawks (or occasionally other birds) cast off at one time; a pair.
- Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
- The casting procedure.
- The mould used to make cast objects.
- A group of crabs.
- An instance of throwing out a fishing line.
- An act of throwing.
adj
verb
- To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
- To consider; to turn or revolve in the mind; to plan.
- To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.
- Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
- To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea.
- To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat.
- To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
- To throw.
- To throw down or aside.
- To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
- To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.).
- To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
- To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
- To broadcast (video) over the Internet or a local network, especially to one's television.
- To remove, take off (clothes).
- To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
- To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
- To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
- To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
- To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
- To assign (a role in a play or performance).
- To assign a role in a play or performance to (an actor).
- To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
name
noun
- Especially, a metal casing with lens used to illuminate a stage (e.g. spotlight, floodlight).
- A light formerly used as a signal by a railway guard or conductor at night.
- An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
- A kind of cage inserted in a stuffing box and surrounding a piston rod, to separate the packing into two parts and form a chamber between for the reception of steam, etc.; a lantern brass.
- Aristotle's lantern
- A smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one, for ornament, or to admit light.
- A lantern pinion or trundle wheel.
- A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
- A cage or open chamber of rich architecture, open below into the building or tower which it crowns.
- A perforated barrel to form a core upon.
verb
adj
verb
- expose to light, of photographic film
- expose or make accessible to some action or influence
- make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
- to show, make visible or apparent
- remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
- reveal to view as by removing a cover
- put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
- expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas
- abandon by leaving out in the open air
noun
verb
- To gleam fitfully or intermitently; to twinkle; to flicker.
- To close one's eyes quickly and involuntarily; to blink.
- To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion, usually with an implication of conspiracy. (When transitive, the object may be the eye being winked, or the message being conveyed.)
- To close one's eyes.
- Usually followed by at: to look the other way, to turn a blind eye.
noun
adj
verb
adj
- having no clothes on the body
- lacking in magnitude or quantity
- just barely adequate or within a lower limit
- apart from anything else; without additions or modifications
- lacking a surface finish such as paint
- providing no shelter or sustenance
- having everything extraneous removed including contents
- lacking embellishment or ornamentation
adj
noun
- A transparent artwork, viewable by shining light through it.
- Sufficient accuracy to make the compressed result perceptually indistinguishable from the uncompressed input.
- The quality of being transparent; transparence.
- A translucent film-like material with an image imprinted on it, viewable by shining light through it.
- A transparent object.
- Openness; accessibility to scrutiny.
noun
- A kind of small spotlight.
- A young, inexperienced person.
- A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, bat or shark, or the young of certain other animals.
- A short semi-trailer used jointly with a dolly and another semi-trailer to create a twin trailer.
- Any cute dog, regardless of age.
- A new plant growing from a shoot that can be used for propagation.
- An early edition of a periodical publication, intended for distribution to distant locations.
verb
noun
- A lighting effect that fills a scene with a chosen colour.
- The upper surface of a member or material when given a slope to shed water; hence, a structure or receptacle shaped so as to receive and carry off water.
- A lighting fixture that can cast a wide beam of light to evenly fill an area with light, as opposed to a spotlight.
- The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.
- The backward current or disturbed water caused by the action of oars, or of a steamer's screw or paddles, etc.
- A thin coat of paint or metal laid on anything for beauty or preservation.
- A liquid used for washing.
- A shallow body of water.
- In distilling, the fermented wort before the spirit is extracted.
- A lotion or other liquid with medicinal or hygienic properties.
- A fictitious kind of sale of stock or other securities between parties of one interest, or by a broker who is both buyer and seller, and who minds his own interest rather than that of his clients.
- The blade of an oar.
- A piece of ground washed by the action of water, or sometimes covered and sometimes left dry; the shallowest part of a river, or arm of the sea; also, a bog; a marsh.
- A mixture of dunder, molasses, water, and scummings, used in the West Indies for distillation.
- A smooth and translucent painting created using a paintbrush holding a large amount of solvent and a small amount of paint.
- Ground washed away to the sea or a river.
- The turbulence left in the air by a moving airplane.
- Waste liquid, the refuse of food, the collection from washed dishes, etc., from a kitchen, often used as food for pigs; pigwash.
- The quantity of clothes washed at a time.
- Ten strikes, or bushels, of oysters.
- The breaking of waves on the shore; the onwards rush of shallow water towards a beach.
- In arid and semi-arid regions, the normally dry bed of an intermittent or ephemeral stream; an arroyo or wadi.
- A situation in which losses and gains or advantages and disadvantages are equivalent; a situation in which there is no net change.
- The bow wave or wake of a moving ship, or the vortex from its screws.
verb
- To cover with water or any liquid; to wet; to fall on and moisten.
- To be cogent, convincing; to withstand critique.
- To bear without injury the operation of being washed.
- To overlay with a thin coat of metal.
- To cause dephosphorization of (molten pig iron) by adding substances containing iron oxide, and sometimes manganese oxide.
- To be eroded or carried away by the action of water.
- To move with a lapping or swashing sound; to lap or splash.
- To separate valuable material (such as gold) from worthless material by the action of flowing water.
- To move or erode by the force of water in motion.
- To clean oneself with water.
- To cover with a thin or watery coat of colour; to tint lightly and thinly.
- To pass (a gas or gaseous mixture) through or over a liquid for the purpose of purifying it, especially by removing soluble constituents.
- To clean with water.
- To be wasted or worn away by the action of water, as by a running or overflowing stream, or by the dashing of the sea; said of road, a beach, etc.
noun
- A screen (often in disc form) placed between a light and an illuminated actor or object in order to diffuse the glare.
- A device used to shield a microphone from extraneous sounds.
- A template inserted over a light source to control the shape of the thrown light.
- The taproot of young edible burdock plants (Arctium lappa), eaten as a root vegetable.
verb
adj
noun
- Any faint light through which something is seen; an in-between or fading condition.
- The soft light in the sky seen before the rising and (especially) after the setting of the sun, occasioned by the illumination of the earth’s atmosphere by the direct rays of the sun and their reflection on the earth.
- The time when this light is visible; the period between daylight and darkness.
- The time when the sun is less than 18° below the horizon.
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