Other Definitions lamp (enc)
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Lamp| Noun | 1. | lamp - an artificial source of visible illuminationAladdin's lamp - (Arabian Nights) a magical lamp from which Aladdin summoned a genie discharge lamp - a lamp that generates light by a discharge between two electrodes in a gas fluorescent lamp - lamp consisting of a tube coated on the inside with a fluorescent material; mercury vapor in the tube emits ultraviolet radiation that is converted to visible radiation by the fluorescent material gas lamp - a lamp that burns illuminating gas lantern - light in a transparent protective case calcium light, limelight - a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting neon induction lamp, neon lamp, neon tube - a lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure; luminescence is produced by the action of currents at high frequencies that are wrapped a few turns around the tube spirit lamp - a lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol spotlight, spot - a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer | | | 2. | lamp - a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbsbase - a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit; "a tub should sit on its own base" lamp shade, lampshade - a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view | |
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