Words Like FLASHLIGHT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to FLASHLIGHT.

2 Alternative Words Similar to flashlight

1 Torch Noun      Synonym Words Like Torch
2 Penlight Noun      Hyponym

9 definitions of flashlight

1 a kind of light shown by lighthouses, produced by the revolution of reflectors, so as to show a flash of light every few seconds, alternating with periods of dimness.
2 a portable battery-powered electric lamp, small enough to be held in one hand; -- it is most commonly cylindrical, but other forms are also made. It is called in Britain a torch
3 a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
4 A small portable lamp usually powered by batteries.
5 A brief brilliant flood of light from a photographic lamp.
6 A bright light, as of a signal lamp, that flashes at regular intervals.
7 A light so arranged as to emit sudden brilliant gleams, lasting but a short time: used for military signals and in lighthouses. See lighthouse.
8 A preparation emitting when ignited a sudden and very brilliant light, used in taking instantaneous photographs at night or in a room insufficiently lighted by natural light, etc. It usually consists chiefly of a magnesium powder, sometimes in combination with guncotton.
9 A battery-powered hand-held lightsource.
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