HEADLIGHT Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word headlight. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HEADLIGHT
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headlamp | nounn | |||||||
noun • a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive | ||||||||
beam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather • long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction • a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation • a column of light (as from a beacon) • (nautical) breadth amidships • the broad side of a ship • a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts verb • smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • express with a beaming face or smile • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion | ||||||||
lamp | nounn | |||||||
noun • an artificial source of visible illumination • a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs | ||||||||
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 |