English Explanatory Dictionary

searchlight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction, generally for military use.
  2. The light from the above source.
verb
  1. To scan or sweep across like a searchlight.
name
  1. A census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɜːtʃˌlaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-searchlight.wav

Word forms

searchlight searchlights searchlighting searchlighted searchlit

Etymology

From search + light. Compare West Frisian sykljocht (“searchlight”), Dutch zoeklicht (“searchlight”), Danish søgelys (“searchlight”), Swedish sökarljus (“searchlight”).

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