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lighting

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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
Noun
1. the apparatus for and design of artificial light effects to a stage, film, or television set
2. the act or quality of illumination
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
Spanish lighting [ˈlaɪtɪŋ] n (act) → iluminación f;
(system) → alumbrado

French lighting [ˈlaɪtɪŋ] light néclairage m;
(in theatre) → éclairages

German lighting [ˈlaɪtɪŋ] light nBeleuchtung f
Italian lighting [ˈlaɪtɪŋ] nilluminazione f

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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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