10-letter words containing light
- light year — Astronomy. the distance traversed by light in one mean solar year, about 5.88 trillion mi. (9.46 trillion km): used as a unit in measuring stellar distances. Abbreviation: lt-yr.
- light-duty — made or designed to withstand comparatively moderate loads, use, or stress: light-duty trucks.
- light-fast — not affected or faded by light, especially sunlight; colorfast when exposed to light.
- light-rail — of or relating to a local rail rapid-transit system using large, single passenger cars, railroad-type signals, and, usually, private rights-of-way.
- light-year — Astronomy. the distance traversed by light in one mean solar year, about 5.88 trillion mi. (9.46 trillion km): used as a unit in measuring stellar distances. Abbreviation: lt-yr.
- lightboard — switchboard (def 2).
- lightbulbs — Plural form of lightbulb.
- lighten up — be less serious
- lightening — the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity, occurring toward the end of pregnancy, changing the contour of the abdomen and facilitating breathing by lessening pressure under the diaphragm.
- lighterage — the use of lighters in loading and unloading ships and in transporting goods for short distances.
- lighterman — a person who navigates a lighter.
- lightfaced — Written, printed or drawn in lightface using a font that has a low ration of ink to white space. The opposite of boldfaced.
- lightfaces — Plural form of lightface.
- lighthouse — a tower or other structure displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships in avoiding dangerous areas, in following certain routes, etc.
- lightnings — (archaic) Plural form of lightning.
- lightplane — a lightweight passenger airplane with relatively limited performance capability.
- lightproof — impervious to light: a lightproof film cartridge.
- lights out — Chiefly Military. a signal, usually by drum or bugle, that all or certain camp or barracks lights are to be extinguished for the night.
- lights-out — Chiefly Military. a signal, usually by drum or bugle, that all or certain camp or barracks lights are to be extinguished for the night.
- lightsaber — a type of sword, as depicted in the fictional Star Wars universe, with a blade made of laser energy that can both cut and burn: The Jedi knight drew his lightsaber and prepared to defend himself.
- lightsabre — Alternative spelling of lightsaber.
- lightships — Plural form of lightship.
- lightspeed — The speed of light.
- lightstick — A portable rod used for illumination.
- lighttight — lightproof.
- lightwaves — Plural form of lightwave.
- limelights — Plural form of limelight.
- microlight — An ultralight aircraft.
- mid-flight — during a flight; whilst airborne
- moonlights — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of moonlight.
- nightlight — A small lamp, typically attached directly to an electrical outlet, providing a dim light during the night.
- overflight — an air flight that passes over a specific area, country, or territory: Overflights of foreign aircraft are closely monitored.
- postflight — of, relating to, or occurring in the period after a flight
- rear light — vehicle's tail or back light
- roof light — a window built into a roof to admit light and ventilation
- rush light — a candle made from a dried, partly peeled rush that has been dipped in grease.
- side-light — an item of incidental information.
- skylighted — having or illuminated by a skylight.
- striplight — a row of lamps, provided with a reflector for floodlighting the stage, used as border lights, footlights, backing lights, etc.
- superlight — extremely light
- tail-light — a light, usually red, at the rear of an automobile, train, etc.
- top flight — the highest or most outstanding level, as in achievement or development: students in the top flight of their class.
- top-flight — the highest or most outstanding level, as in achievement or development: students in the top flight of their class.
- torchlight — the light of a torch or torches.
- ultralight — extremely lightweight in comparison with others of its kind: a car with an ultralight engine.
- unblighted — Plant Pathology. the rapid and extensive discoloration, wilting, and death of plant tissues. a disease so characterized.
- very light — highly illuminated
- wall light — lamp set into or hung from a wall