light table

laɪt ˈteɪbəl

Definition of light table - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

design tool

TECH.

table with a translucent top and light source beneath

TECH.

The artist used a light table to trace the drawing accurately..
She examined the X-ray on the light table.
The architect spread the blueprints on the light table.

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table with a translucent top and light source beneath

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 table

table talk

casual conversation during a meal

The table talk at dinner was lively and full of laughter..

top table

main table at a formal event

The bride and groom sat at the top table during the reception.

Lord's table

the sacrament of Holy Communion

She received the Lord's table with reverence.

foot of the table

physical end part of a table

The vase is at the foot of the table.

head of the table

position at the end of a table

He sat at the head of the table during dinner.

set the table

arrange plates and utensils for a meal

She set the table before dinner.

pound the table

hit a table forcefully with one's hand

He got angry and pounded the table.

beneath the table

adv.

in a position directly under a table

The cat is hiding beneath the table.

bottom of the table

the last place in a competition or league

They are currently at the bottom of the table in the league.

bring to the table

offer something useful or beneficial

She brings valuable experience to the table.

Terms with light table included in their meaning

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table tennis

indoor sport

sport played on a table with small rackets and a light ball

table lamp

lighting device

lamp made to sit on a table and give light

ping-pong ball

sports

light hollow ball used in table tennis

alkali metal

science

soft, light, very reactive metals in Group 1 of the periodic table

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French:table lumineuse, ...
German:Leuchttisch, ...
Italian:tavolo luminoso, ...
Spanish:mesa luminosa, ...
Portuguese:mesa de luz, ...
Chinese:光桌, ...
Japanese:ライトテーブル, ...
Arabic:طاولة إضاءة, ...
Hebrew:שֻׁלְחַן אוֹר, ...
Russian:световой стол, ...
Ukrainian:світловий стіл, ...
Hindi:लाइट टेबल, ...
Bengali:লাইট টেবিল, ...
Catalan:taula de llum, ...
Czech:světelný stůl, ...
Danish:lysbord, ...
Dutch:lichttafel, ...
Greek:τραπέζι φωτός, ...
Hungarian:fényasztal, ...
Khmer:តុបញ្ចាំងពន្លឺ, ...
Korean:라이트 테이블, ...
Persian:میز نور, ...
Polish:stół świetlny, ...
Portuguese (BR):mesa de luz, ...
Romanian:masă luminoasă, ...
Swedish:ljusbord, ...
Thai:โต๊ะไฟ, ...
Turkish:ışıklı masa, ...
Vietnamese:bàn ánh sáng, ...

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