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- US Pronunciation
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- [jak-lahyt]
- /ˈdʒækˌlaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jak-lahyt]
- /ˈdʒækˌlaɪt/
Definitions of jacklight word
- noun jacklight a portable cresset, oil-burning lantern, or electric light used as a lure in hunting or fishing at night. 1
- verb with object jacklight to hunt or fish for with a jacklight. 1
- verb without object jacklight to hunt or fish with the aid of a jacklight. 1
- noun jacklight A portable light, especially one used for hunting fishing at night. 1
- noun jacklight jack (sense 14) 0
- verb transitive jacklight jack (sense 17) 0
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Origin of jacklight
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; jack1 + light1
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Parts of speech for Jacklight
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jacklight popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
jacklight usage trend in Literature
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