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search·light  (sûrchlt)
n.
1.
a. An apparatus containing a light source and a reflector for projecting a high-intensity beam of approximately parallel rays of light.
b. The beam of light so projected.
2. A flashlight.

searchlight [ˈsɜːtʃˌlaɪt]
n
1. (Electronics) a device, consisting of a light source and a reflecting surface behind it, that projects a powerful beam of light in a particular direction
2. (Electronics) the beam of light produced by such a device
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.searchlight - a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular directionsearchlight - a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
Fresnel lens - lens composed of a number of small lenses arranged to make a lightweight lens of large diameter and short focal length
light source, light - any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
Translations
searchlight [ˈsɜːtʃlaɪt] Nreflector m, proyector m
searchlight [ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt] nprojecteur m
search party néquipe f de secours
to send out a search party → envoyer une équipe de secours
search warrant nmandat m de perquisition
searchlight [ˈsɜːtʃˌlaɪt] nriflettore m


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We saw two firemen going up an enormous turntable ladder up to the seventh floor, peering with powerful search lights into various rooms there, and we then saw the firemen pulling away parts of the front of the hotel near where the bomb had exploded, presumably to get to the casualties more easily.
We used to watch the search lights flashing across the sky looking for enemy planes.
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