Definition of lamp

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Lamp (n.) A light-producing vessel, instrument or apparatus; especially, a vessel with a wick used for the combustion of oil or other inflammable liquid, for the purpose of producing artificial light..

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Lampyris :: Lampyris (n.) A genus of coleopterous insects, including the glowworms..
Lucubrate :: Lucubrate (n.) To study by candlelight or a lamp; to study by night.
Stirrup :: Stirrup (v. i.) Any piece resembling in shape the stirrup of a saddle, and used as a support, clamp, etc. See Bridle iron..
Lampers :: Lampers (n.) See Lampas.
Lamplighter :: Lamplighter (n.) One who, or that which, lights a lamp; esp., a person who lights street lamps..
Lampad :: Lampad (n.) A lamp or candlestick.
Libel :: Libel (n.) Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
Aphlogistic :: Aphlogistic (a.) Flameless; as, an aphlogistic lamp, in which a coil of wire is kept in a state of continued ignition by alcohol, without flame..
Differential :: Differential (n.) A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all.
Clothespin :: Clothespin (n.) A forked piece of wood, or a small spring clamp, used for fastening clothes on a line..
Melampode :: Melampode (n.) The black hellebore.
Glimmer :: Glimmer (v. i.) To give feeble or scattered rays of light; to shine faintly; to show a faint, unsteady light; as, the glimmering dawn; a glimmering lamp..
Lampern :: Lampern (n.) The river lamprey (Ammocoetes, / Lampetra, fluviatilis)..
Vitrite :: Vitrite (n.) A kind of glass which is very hard and difficult to fuse, used as an insulator in electrical lamps and other apparatus..
Eelpout :: Eelpout (n.) A European fish (Zoarces viviparus), remarkable for producing living young; -- called also greenbone, guffer, bard, and Maroona eel. Also, an American species (Z. anguillaris), -- called also mutton fish, and, erroneously, congo eel, ling, and lamper eel. Both are edible, but of little value..
Rocksucker :: Rocksucker (n.) A lamprey.
Dull :: Dull (superl.) Not bright or clear to the eye; wanting in liveliness of color or luster; not vivid; obscure; dim; as, a dull fire or lamp; a dull red or yellow; a dull mirror..
Cresset :: Cresset (n.) An open frame or basket of iron, filled with combustible material, to be burned as a beacon; an open lamp or firrepan carried on a pole in nocturnal processions..
Geordie :: Geordie (n.) A name given by miners to George Stephenson's safety lamp.
Pasquin :: Pasquin (n.) A lampooner; also, a lampoon. See Pasquinade..
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