Definition of light

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Light (superl.) Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy..

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Rake :: Rake (n.) An implement consisting of a headpiece having teeth, and a long handle at right angles to it, -- used for collecting hay, or other light things which are spread over a large surface, or for breaking and smoothing the earth..
Halation :: Halation (n.) An appearance as of a halo of light, surrounding the edges of dark objects in a photographic picture..
Leaven :: Leaven (v. t.) To make light by the action of leaven; to cause to ferment.
Deep :: Deep (superl.) Strongly colored; dark; intense; not light or thin; as, deep blue or crimson..
Flimsy :: Flimsy (superl.) Weak; feeble; limp; slight; vain; without strength or solidity; of loose and unsubstantial structure; without reason or plausibility; as, a flimsy argument, excuse, objection..
Color :: Color (n.) A property depending on the relations of light to the eye, by which individual and specific differences in the hues and tints of objects are apprehended in vision; as, gay colors; sad colors, etc..
Cornea :: Cornea (n.) The transparent part of the coat of the eyeball which covers the iris and pupil and admits light to the interior. See Eye.
Jade :: Jade (n.) A young woman; -- generally so called in irony or slight contempt.
Magnesia :: Magnesia (n.) A light earthy white substance, consisting of magnesium oxide, and obtained by heating magnesium hydrate or carbonate, or by burning magnesium. It has a slightly alkaline reaction, and is used in medicine as a mild antacid laxative. See Magnesium..
Amphiarthrosis :: Amphiarthrosis (n.) A form of articulation in which the bones are connected by intervening substance admitting slight motion; symphysis.
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) A small tackle with a single rope, used to hoist light bodies..
Myrrh :: Myrrh (n.) A gum resin, usually of a yellowish brown or amber color, of an aromatic odor, and a bitter, slightly pungent taste. It is valued for its odor and for its medicinal properties. It exudes from the bark of a shrub of Abyssinia and Arabia, the Balsamodendron Myrrha. The myrrh of the Bible is supposed to have been partly the gum above named, and partly the exudation of species of Cistus, or rockrose..
Glitter :: Glitter (v. i.) To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword..
Raffinose :: Raffinose (n.) A colorless crystalline slightly sweet substance obtained from the molasses of the sugar beet.
Havelock :: Havelock (n.) A light cloth covering for the head and neck, used by soldiers as a protection from sunstroke..
Liefsome :: Liefsome (a.) Pleasing; delightful.
Moselle :: Moselle (n.) A light wine, usually white, produced in the vicinity of the river Moselle..
Yellow :: Yellow (n.) A bright golden color, reflecting more light than any other except white; the color of that part of the spectrum which is between the orange and green..
Dogvane :: Dogvane (n.) A small vane of bunting, feathers, or any other light material, carried at the masthead to indicate the direction of the wind..
Whisky :: Whisky (n.) A light carriage built for rapid motion; -- called also tim-whiskey.
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