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light·ing  (ltng)
n.
1. The state of being lighted; illumination.
2.
a. The method or equipment used to provide artificial illumination.
b. The illumination so provided.
3. The act or process of igniting.

lighting [ˈlaɪtɪŋ]
n
1. the act or quality of illumination or ignition
2. (Performing Arts) the apparatus for supplying artificial light effects to a stage, film, or television set
3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) the distribution of light on an object or figure, as in painting, photography, etc.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lightinglighting - having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good"
illumination - the degree of visibility of your environment
2.lighting - apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film
apparatus, setup - equipment designed to serve a specific function
backlighting - lighting from behind
3.lighting - the craft of providing artificial light; "an interior decorator must understand lighting"
interior design, interior decoration - the trade of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior
4.lighting - the act of setting something on fire
burning, combustion - the act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"
Translations
lighting [ˈlaɪtɪŋ]
A. N (= act) → iluminación f; [of fire] → encendimiento m; [of cigarette] → encendido m; (= system) → alumbrado m; (at pop show) → equipo m de luces, iluminación f (Theat) → iluminación f
B. CPD lighting effects NPLefectos mpl luminosos
lighting engineer Nluminotécnico/a m/f

lighting [ˈlaɪtɪŋ] n
(on road)éclairage m
(in theatre)éclairages mpl
(in room)éclairage m
lighting effects npl
(on stage)effets mpl de lumière
(in photography)effets mpl de lumière
lighting engineer néclairagiste mf
lighting-up time n (British) heure à laquelle les automobilistes sont tenus d'allumer leurs phares

lighting
nBeleuchtung f

lighting [ˈlaɪtɪŋ] n (system) → illuminazione f; (in theatre) → luci fpl
lighting [ˈlaɪtɪŋ] n (system) → illuminazione f; (in theatre) → luci fpl

lighting اضاءة osvětlení belysning Beleuchtung φωτισμός iluminación valaistus éclairage osvijetljenje illuminazione 照明 점화 verlichting belysning oświetlenie iluminação освещение belysning การจัดแสง ışıklandırma sự thắp sáng 照明


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Then, with a whistling note that rose above the droning of the pit, the beam swung close over their heads, lighting the tops of the beech trees that line the road, and splitting the bricks, smashing the windows, firing the window frames, and bring- ing down in crumbling ruin a portion of the gable of the house nearest the corner.
Only thine eyes remained; They would not go- they never yet have gone; Lighting my lonely pathway home that night, They have not left me (as my hopes have) since; They follow me- they lead me through the years.
The fierce flame fluttered like a silk flag, throwing an angry swaying glare mingled with moving shadows over the poop, lighting up the concave surfaces of the sails, gleaming on the wet paint of the white rails.
 
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