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flashlight

[ˈflæʃlaɪt]

flashlight Definition

a small, portable electric lamp powered by batteries.

Using flashlight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flashlight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I always carry a flashlight when I go camping.

  • Example

    She used a flashlight to find her way in the dark.

  • Example

    The power went out, so I had to use a flashlight to see.

flashlight Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flashlight

Phrases with flashlight

  • a game played in the dark where one person is 'it' and tries to tag the other players using a flashlight

    Example

    We played flashlight tag in the backyard last night.

  • a software application that turns a mobile device into a flashlight

    Example

    I downloaded a flashlight app on my phone for emergencies.

  • a deep-sea fish that has light-producing organs on its body

    Example

    The flashlight fish uses its bioluminescence to attract prey and communicate with other fish.

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Summary: flashlight in Brief

A 'flashlight' [ˈflæʃlaɪt] is a small, portable electric lamp powered by batteries. It is commonly used for illumination in the dark, such as when camping or during a power outage. 'Flashlight' can also refer to a software application that turns a mobile device into a flashlight, or to a deep-sea fish that produces light.

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