deadlight

dead·light

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded-lahyt]
- /ˈdɛdˌlaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded-lahyt]
- /ˈdɛdˌlaɪt/

Definitions of deadlight word

noun deadlight a bull's-eye let into the deck or hull of a vessel to admit light to a cabin 3
noun deadlight a shutter of wood or metal for sealing off a porthole or cabin window 3
noun deadlight a skylight designed not to be opened 3
noun deadlight a round metal cover placed over a ship's porthole in stormy weather 3
noun deadlight a window of heavy glass set in the deck or side of a ship 3
noun deadlight a skylight made so as not to be opened 3

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Origin of deadlight

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1720-30; dead + light1

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Parts of speech for Deadlight

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deadlight popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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