search·light (sûrch l t )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
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| Noun | 1. |  searchlight - a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular directionFresnel 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 [ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt] n → projecteur m
search party n → équipe f de secours
to send out a search party → envoyer une équipe de secours
search warrant n → mandat m de perquisition
search party n → équipe f de secours
to send out a search party → envoyer une équipe de secours
search warrant n → mandat m de perquisition
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