light guide

UK (compound stress): ˈlaɪt ˌgaɪd

Definition

Definition of light guide - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

optical component designed to direct light along a chosen path

TECH.

The screen uses a thin light guide to spread the LEDs' brightness evenly.
A flexible light guide connects the sensor to the display unit.
The technician cleaned dust from the projector's light guide.

laundry room

mudroom

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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?

Expressions with guide

guide through

help someone navigate a place or situation

She will guide you through the museum.

guide on the side

person who helps others learn without controlling them

The teacher acted as a guide on the side.

let conscience be one's guide

allow moral sense to direct decisions and actions

In tough situations, let conscience be your guide.

let conscience be your guide

exp.

make decisions based on what you feel is right

When in doubt, let conscience be your guide.

beginner's guide

book or document giving simple instructions for new learners

I bought a beginner's guide to photography.

audio guide

device providing spoken information at exhibitions or sites

The museum offers an audio guide for every exhibit.

buying guide

resource offering advice for purchasing decisions

The buying guide helped me choose the best laptop.

career guide

person who advises on career choices

The career guide helped me choose a suitable profession.

guide dog

dog trained to assist blind people

The guide dog helped her cross the street safely.

program guide

weekly magazine listing TV or radio programs

I bought a program guide to check the TV schedule.

Terms with light guide included in their meaning

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lighthouse

maritime navigation

tall tower with a light to guide ships

beacon light

navigation

light used as a signal or guide

range light

navigation

light placed to guide ships through a channel

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French:guide de lumière, ...
German:Lichtleiter, ...
Italian:guida di luce, ...
Spanish:guía de luz, ...
Portuguese:guia de luz, ...
Chinese:导光板, ...
Japanese:ライトガイド, ...
Arabic:مُوَجِّه ضَوْئِيّ, ...
Hebrew:מוֹלִיךְ אוֹר, ...
Russian:световод, ...
Ukrainian:світловод, ...
Hindi:प्रकाशनिर्देशक, ...
Bengali:লাইট গাইড, ...
Catalan:guia de llum, ...
Czech:světlovod, ...
Danish:lysguide, ...
Dutch:lichtgeleider, ...
Greek:οδηγός φωτός, ...
Hungarian:fényvezető, ...
Khmer:ឧបករណ៍នាំពន្លឺ, ...
Korean:라이트 가이드, ...
Persian:راهنمای نور, ...
Polish:prowadnica światła, ...
Portuguese (BR):guia de luz, ...
Romanian:ghid de lumină, ...
Swedish:ljusledare, ...
Thai:แผ่นนำแสง, ...
Turkish:ışık kılavuzu, ...
Vietnamese:ống dẫn sáng, ...

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