Definition of lamp

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Lamp (n.) A device or mechanism for producing light by electricity. See Incandescent lamp, under Incandescent..

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Shade :: Shade (n.) That which intercepts, or shelters from, light or the direct rays of the sun; hence, also, that which protects from heat or currents of air; a screen; protection; shelter; cover; as, a lamp shade..
Lampas :: Lampas (n.) An inflammation and swelling of the soft parts of the roof of the mouth immediately behind the fore teeth in the horse; -- called also lampers.
Lampers :: Lampers (n.) See Lampas.
Lampooned :: Lampooned (imp. & p. p.) of Lampoo.
Clamping :: Clamping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Clam.
Chandelier :: Chandelier (n.) A candlestick, lamp, stand, gas fixture, or the like, having several branches; esp., one hanging from the ceiling..
Clamp :: Clamp (n.) One of a pair of movable pieces of lead, or other soft material, to cover the jaws of a vise and enable it to grasp without bruising..
Torch :: Torch (n.) A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame..
Iambize :: Iambize (v. t.) To satirize in iambics; to lampoon.
Etna :: Etna (n.) A kind of small, portable, cooking apparatus for which heat is furnished by a spirit lamp..
Bracket :: Bracket (n.) A gas fixture or lamp holder projecting from the face of a wall, column, or the like..
Eclampsy :: Eclampsy (n.) Same as Eclampsia.
Lampadist :: Lampadist (n.) One who gained the prize in the lampadrome.
Lampoon :: Lampoon (n.) A personal satire in writing; usually, malicious and abusive censure written only to reproach and distress..
Terebratula :: Terebratula (n.) A genus of brachiopods which includes many living and some fossil species. The larger valve has a perforated beak, through which projects a short peduncle for attachment. Called also lamp shell..
Clamp :: Clamp (n.) A mollusk. See Clam.
Allumette :: Allumette (n.) A match for lighting candles, lamps, etc..
Lamp :: Lamp (n.) Figuratively, anything which enlightens intellectually or morally; anything regarded metaphorically a performing the uses of a lamp..
Lamp-post :: Lamp-post (n.) A post (generally a pillar of iron) supporting a lamp or lantern for lighting a street, park, etc..
Sandpiper :: Sandpiper (n.) A small lamprey eel; the pride.
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