arc light

ɑːrk laɪt

Definition

Definition of arc light - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

lighting

Dated

light source using an arc between electrodes

Dated

The theater used an arc light for the stage.
The arc light flickered during the performance.
They installed an arc light in the old lighthouse.

arc lamp

carbon arc

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light source using an arc between electrodes

Expressions with arc

arc up

increase in intensity or activity

The debate began to arc up as more people joined.

bend the arc

influence the direction of events or outcomes

Activists work to bend the arc of history toward justice.

redemptive arc

series of actions to make up for past mistakes

His redemptive arc inspired many to change their ways.

story arc

storyline unfolding over multiple episodes

The story arc kept viewers hooked for the entire season.

arc of history

the overarching trend or direction in historical events

The arc of history bends towards justice.

redemption arc

series of actions to make right past wrongs

His redemption arc involved volunteering and helping others.

Expressions with light

green light

traffic signal allowing vehicles to go

The car moved when the green light appeared.

light skirt

skirt made of lightweight material

She wore a light skirt to stay cool in the summer heat.

light up

illuminate or bring light to something

The streetlights light up the entire neighborhood.

travel light

carry few belongings while traveling

She always travels light to avoid check-in fees..

blinded by the light

adj.

unable to see due to intense light

He was temporarily blinded by the light from the camera flash.

give a light

provide a flame to ignite something

Can you give a light to my cigarette?

in a certain light

adv.

viewed under specific lighting conditions

The painting looks different in a certain light.

leave a light on

not turn off a light

Please leave a light on when you go to bed.

light a candle to

set a candle burning for light or during prayer

They light a candle to Saint Jude before every difficult surgery.

light a fire

ignite a fire using a match or lighter

She used a match to light a fire.

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arc lamp

lighting

lamp producing light via electric arc between electrodes

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French:lampe à arc, ...
German:Bogenlampe, ...
Italian:luce ad arco, ...
Spanish:luz de arco, ...
Portuguese:luz de arco, ...
Chinese:弧光灯, ...
Japanese:アーク灯, ...
Arabic:ضوء القوس, ...
Hebrew:מְנוֹרַת קֶשֶׁת, ...
Russian:дуговая лампа, ...
Ukrainian:дугова лампа, ...
Hindi:आर्क लाइट, ...
Bengali:আর্ক লাইট, ...
Catalan:llum d'arc, ...
Czech:oblouková lampa, ...
Danish:buelampe, ...
Dutch:booglamp, ...
Greek:φωτισμός τόξου, ...
Hungarian:ívlámpa, ...
Khmer:ចង្កៀងអគ្គិសនីធ្នូ, ...
Korean:아크등, ...
Persian:نور قوسی, ...
Polish:lampa łukowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):luz de arco, ...
Romanian:arc de lumină, ...
Swedish:båglampa, ...
Thai:ไฟอาร์ค, ...
Turkish:ark lambası, ...
Vietnamese:đèn hồ quang, ...

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