Definition of light

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Light (superl.) Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light..

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Gaslight :: Gaslight (n.) A gas jet or burner.
Light :: Light (n.) Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
Borrel :: Borrel (n.) A kind of light stuff, of silk and wool..
Swallow :: Swallow (n.) Any one of numerous species of passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, especially one of those species in which the tail is deeply forked. They have long, pointed wings, and are noted for the swiftness and gracefulness of their flight..
Aberration :: Aberration (n.) A small periodical change of position in the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer; called annual aberration, when the observer's motion is that of the earth in its orbit, and daily or diurnal aberration, when of the earth on its axis; amounting when greatest, in the former case, to 20.4'', and in the latter, to 0.3''. Planetary aberration is that due to the motion of light and the motion of the planet re
Cast :: Cast (v. t.) To cause to fall; to shed; to reflect; to throw; as, to cast a ray upon a screen; to cast light upon a subject..
Lantern :: Lantern (n.) Something inclosing a light, and protecting it from wind, rain, etc. ; -- sometimes portable, as a closed vessel or case of horn, perforated tin, glass, oiled paper, or other material, having a lamp or candle within; sometimes fixed, as the glazed inclosure of a street light, or of a lighthouse light..
Light :: Light (superl.) Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial..
Thunderstorm :: Thunderstorm (n.) A storm accompanied with lightning and thunder.
Howitzer :: Howitzer (n.) A short, light, largebore cannon, usually having a chamber of smaller diameter than the rest of the bore, and intended to throw large projectiles with comparatively small charges..
Cream-colored :: Cream-colored (a.) Of the color of cream; light yellow.
Kaleidophone :: Kaleidophone () An instrument invented by Professor Wheatstone, consisting of a reflecting knob at the end of a vibrating rod or thin plate, for making visible, in the motion of a point of light reflected from the knob, the paths or curves corresponding with the musical notes produced by the vibrations..
Yacht :: Yacht (n.) A light and elegantly furnished vessel, used either for private parties of pleasure, or as a vessel of state to convey distinguished persons from one place to another; a seagoing vessel used only for pleasure trips, racing, etc..
Transparent :: Transparent (a.) Having the property of transmitting rays of light, so that bodies can be distinctly seen through; pervious to light; diaphanous; pellucid; as, transparent glass; a transparent diamond; -- opposed to opaque..
Reflecting :: Reflecting (a.) Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface..
Halfpace :: Halfpace (n.) A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight. See Quarterpace.
Tripping :: Tripping (n.) A light dance.
Detrain :: Detrain (v. i. & t.) To alight, or to cause to alight, from a railway train..
Enlightenment :: Enlightenment (n.) Act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed..
Scud :: Scud (n.) A slight, sudden shower..
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