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crosslight

cross·light
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kraws-lahyt, kros-]
    • /ˈkrɔsˌlaɪt, ˈkrɒs-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kraws-lahyt, kros-]
    • /ˈkrɔsˌlaɪt, ˈkrɒs-/

Definitions of crosslight word

  • noun crosslight a light source which illuminates a subject from a perpendicular angle to another light 3
  • noun crosslight a light shone across the path of another to illuminate an area left dark by the first light. 1
  • noun crosslight light originating from sources not facing each other, as from windows in two adjacent walls. 1
  • noun crosslight light originating from counterlights. 1
  • noun crosslight (Uncountable Noun) Light that comes from the side, causing shadows that can obscure objects of view or create strong contrasts. 0
  • noun crosslight (Countable Noun) A traffic light intended principally to allow pedestrian or other traffic from a lesser roadway to cross a busier roadway. 0

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Origin of crosslight

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; cross- + light1

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Parts of speech for Crosslight

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

crosslight popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

crosslight usage trend in Literature

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