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FLOODLIGHT Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word floodlight. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word floodlight. (close relations)

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flood
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

• an overwhelming number or amount

• light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography

• a large flow

• the act of flooding; filling to overflowing

• the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide)

verb

• fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid

• cover with liquid, usually water

• supply with an excess of

• become filled to overflowing

beacon
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

• a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

• a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

verb

• shine like a beacon

• guide with a beacon

bulb
nounn
noun

• a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

• electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

• a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end)

• anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop

• lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)

• a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ

lamp
nounn
noun

• an artificial source of visible illumination

• a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs

lantern
nounn
noun

• light in a transparent protective case

searchlight
nounn
noun

• a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction

spotlight
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a focus of public attention

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

verb

• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

• illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

torch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

• tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches

• a small portable battery-powered electric lamp

• a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame

verb

• burn maliciously, as by arson

electric light
nounn
noun

• electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

photoflood
nounn
noun

• light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography

flood lamp
nounn
noun

• light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography

Best Hypernyms For FLOODLIGHT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for floodlight, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
light illume illuminate illumination illumine lamp
Phrases (2)
light sourcelight up

Alternatives for FLOOD

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