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- [strohb lahyt]
- /stroʊb laɪt/
- /strəʊb laɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [strohb lahyt]
- /stroʊb laɪt/
Definitions of strobe light words
- noun strobe light a device for studying the motion of a body, especially a body in rapid revolution or vibration, by making the motion appear to slow down or stop, as by periodically illuminating the body or viewing it through widely spaced openings in a revolving disk. 1
- noun strobe light Photography. Also called strobe, strobe light, stroboscopic lamp. a lamp capable of producing an extremely short, brilliant burst of light, for synchronization with a camera having a high shutter speed, in order to photograph a rapidly moving object, as a bullet, for such a short duration that it will appear to be standing still. the device and equipment for holding and firing such a lamp. 1
- noun strobe light such a lamp used for creating special lighting effects, as in a theater or discotheque or at a rock concert. 1
- adjective strobe light stroboscopic. 1
- noun strobe light flashing light 1
- noun strobe light a high-intensity flashing strobe light 0
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Origin of strobe light
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; shortened form
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Parts of speech for Strobe light
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strobe light popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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