lights

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Definition of lights in English Turkish dictionary

manca

hayvan akciğeri

{i} ışıklar

Işıkları kapatır mısın? - Could you turn off the lights?

Sana ışıkları açmamanı söyledim. - I told you not to turn on the lights.

{i} açık renkler

akciğer/ışık

light yan/yak/aydınlat

{i} gözler

Elektrik lambaları onun gözlerini kamaştırdı. - The electric lights dazzled her eyes.

(Askeri) fener

Birisi fenerleri alabilir mi? - Could someone get the lights?

Light

(isim) Işık

Lütfen gittiğinizde ışıkları kapatınız. - Please turn out the lights when you leave.

Güneş bizi ışık ve ısı verir. - The sun gives us light and heat.

light

aydınlık

Henüz sabahın beşiydi ama yine de aydınlıktı. - It's just five in the morning, but nevertheless it is light out.

Hava hâlâ aydınlıkken eve gitti. - He went home while it was still light.

light

hafif

Biriyle ilk defa karşılaştığında,konuşmayı hafif sürdür. - When meeting a person for the first time, keep the conversation light.

Sorumluluk omuzda hafiftir. - The burden is light on the shoulder.

light

{i} ışık

Güneş bizi ışık ve ısı verir. - The sun gives us light and heat.

Lütfen gittiğinizde ışıkları kapatınız. - Please turn out the lights when you leave.

light

{i} nur

Gözümde nursun ...ve başımda tacın. - You're the light of my eyes ... and crown of my head.

lâmba söndürme zamanı

light

{f} yakmak, tutuşturmak; yanmak, tutuşmak

light

{s} ince

Bu dizüstü bilgisayar ince ve hafif. - This laptop is thin and light.

İyi olması için pâte brisée ince ve dilimler hâlinde olmalıdır. - To be good, pâte brisée should be light and flaky.

light

{f} yakmak

Bir mum yakmak karanlığı lanetlemekten daha iyidir. - It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

light

{f} aydınlanmak

light

{s} açık

Dün gece yatakta kitap okurken, ışık açıkken uykuya dalmışım. - While I was reading in bed last night, I fell asleep with the light on.

Daha açık bir renk tercih ederim. - I prefer a lighter color.

light

{i} ışık veren şey: Turn off the lights. Lambaları kapatın

light

lâmba

Lambanın ışığı siste parıldıyordu. - The light of the lamp glimmered in the fog.

Kırmızı lamba tehlike halinde yanar. - The red lamp lights up in case of danger.

Tom tüm kibriti tüketti bu yüzden ateşi yakamadı. - Tom ran out of matches so he couldn't light the fire.

Doğru kelime ve doğruya yakın kelime arasındaki fark şimşek ve ateş böceği arasındaki farktır. - The difference between the right word and almost the right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.

(Dilbilim) hafif vurgulu

(Gıda) kibrit yakmak

Yükü hafifletmek zorundayız. - We have to lighten the load.

ateş (sigara vb için)

(Sanat) ışıklamak

Tom Mary'nin kapısını hafifçe çaldı. - Tom knocked lightly on Mary's door.

Her zaman hafifçe giyinirim. - I dress lightly all the time.

light

ışıklı

Bu ayakkabılar ışıklı. - These shoes have lights in them.

far

Tom otomobilin sis farlarını açtı. - Tom turned on the car's fog lights.

Biz problemi kültürel farklılıklar ışığında düşünmek zorundayız. - We have to consider the problem in the light of cultural differences.

Genellikle az eşya ile seyahat etmeye çalışırım. - I usually try to travel light.

(Askeri) ilerletmek

light

sigara yakmak

light

(Askeri) (yelken vb) yürütmek

(Askeri) trafik ışığı

warning lights

(Otomotiv) ikaz lambaları

warning lights

uyarı ışıkları

according to one's lights

öz bildiği gibi

according to one's lights

edasında

according to one's lights

imkân kadar

according to one's lights

öz kaidesinde

according to one's lights

özünün anlayışına göre

Sevilmek, tüketilmektir. Sevmek tükenmez yağ ile ışık vermektir. Sevilmek, varlığı durdurmak, sevmek katlanmaktır. - To be loved is to be consumed. To love is to give light with inexhaustible oil. To be loved is to stop existing, to love is to endure.

light

parlak

Meydan parlak ışıklarla aydınlatıldı. - The square was illuminated by bright lights.

Şimdi şehrin ışıkları parlak ve çok yakın ve sokak lambaları bütün gece parladı. - Now the lights of the city were bright and very close, and the streetlights shone all night.

Karanlık pencereden gelen bir ışık pırıltısı vardı. - There was a glimmer of light from the dark window.

light

sevinç ya da heyecan pırıltısı

light

{f} yak

Lütfen bir mum yakın. - Please light a candle.

Tom tüm kibriti tüketti bu yüzden ateşi yakamadı. - Tom ran out of matches so he couldn't light the fire.

light

güneş ışığı

Bir güneş tutulması ay güneş ışığını engellediği zaman olur. - A solar eclipse is when the Moon blocks the light from the Sun.

Güneş ışığında okumak gözlerine zarar verebilir. - It can harm your eyes to read in the sun's light.

Lambanın ışığı siste parıldıyordu. - The light of the lamp glimmered in the fog.

Tom yemek odası lambasını açtı. - Tom flipped on the dining room light.

light

gün ışığı

Son zamanlarda eski Çin hakkında yeni gerçekler gün ışığına çıktı. - New facts about ancient China have recently come to light.

Fadıl'ın yıkıcı kaderi sonunda gün ışığına çıktı. - Fadil's devastating fate finally came to light.

light

(kibrit/çakmak/vb.) ateş

Lazer Çubuğu, Floresan ÇubukSYNONYMS= Chem Lights = Glowsticks = Lightsticks

Turn on the lights to save your eyes

Gözlerinizi yormamak için ışığı açın

according to one´s own lights

kendi inançlarına göre

angle of approach lights

yaklaşma acısı ışıkları

(Otomotiv) Sis farları

indication lights diffraction

gösterge ışıkları kırınım

Lambanın ışığı siste parıldıyordu. - The light of the lamp glimmered in the fog.

Güneş ışığında okumak gözlerine zarar verebilir. - It can harm your eyes to read in the sun's light.

the lights are on

ışıklar açık

Light

(isim) Nuri

Light

(isim) Ziya

Turn on the lights to

Gözlerinizi yormamak için ışığı açın

according to one's own lights

kendi inançlarına göre

ancient lights

(Kanun) pencere açma hakkı

ancient lights

(Kanun) pencere irtifakı

approach lights

(Havacılık) yaklaşma ışıkları

(Havacılık) sınır ışıkları

bright lights

(otomobil farlarına ait) uzunlar

calfâ€™s lights

(Gıda) dana akciğeri

check the tail lights, please

arka lâmbaları kontrol edin lütfen

console lights

(Bilgisayar) konsol ışığı

fuselage lights

(Askeri) gövde lambaları

go through the traffic lights

ışıkları geçmek

go through the traffic lights

kırmızıda geçmek

go through the traffic lights

trafik ışıklarını geçmek

go through the traffic lights

kırmızı yanarken geçmek

indicating lights

{s} iyi mayalanmış

{f} ışımak

{s} önemsiz

{f} denk gelmek

{f} ışık saçmak

{i} ışıltı

{f} rastlamak

{f} ışık tutmak

light out aceleyle yola çıkmak

light

{f} konmak

light

{i} deniz feneri

Hâlâ deniz fenerine gitmek istiyor musun? - Do you still want to go to the lighthouse?

Tom, deniz feneri bekçisi ve yalnız bir hayat sürüyor. - Tom is a lighthouse keeper and leads a lonely life.

light

light yan/yak/aydınlat

light

{s} yumuşak

light

{s} tasasız

light

{i} (sigara v.b. için) ateş: Do you have a light? Ateşiniz var

light

{f} üzerine düşmek

light

{s} çevik, ayağına tez. 10

light

ateş/ışık

light

{f} neşelendirmek, canlandırmak

{f} yanmak

{s} umursamaz

{f} aydınlatmak

(Tıp) Hayvan akciğeri

light

inmek light into azarlamak

{f} neşelendirmek

{s} fingirdek

{f} inmek

{s} endişesiz

(Tekstil) ışıklı ikaz

light

{f} (attan/arabadan) inmek

(Askeri) mors lambaları

obstruction lights

(Askeri) engel ışıkları

obstruction lights

(Askeri) ENGEL IŞIKLARI: Bir uçuş meydanını sınırlandıran herhangi bir maniayı belirtmek için kullanılan, kırmızı küreli, elektrik ampulleri veya kırmızı neon lambalar

put off the lights

ışıkları kapatmak

shoot the lights out

(Spor) her attığını basket yapmak

status lights

(Bilgisayar) durum ışıkları

switch off the lights

ışıkları kapatmak

switch on the lights

ışıkları açmak

the bright lights

(deyim) sehir hayatinin getirdigi eglence,heyecan,firsatlar

turn off the lights

ışıkları kapatmak

turn on the lights

ışıkları açmak

turn out the lights

ışıkları kapatmak

twinkle lights

yanıp sönen ışıklar

English - English

Definition of lights in English English dictionary: A butcher's term for the lungs of an animal (being lighter than adjacent parts); plural form of light; Third-person singular simple present indicative form of light; {n} the lungs, the organs of breathing; {i} lungs of an animal (especially of a sheep or pig); set of personal principles or standards; Third-person singular simple present of to light; A butchers term for the lungs of an animal (being lighter than adjacent parts); The lungs, especially the lungs of an animal slaughtered for food; Plural of light; The lungs of an animal or bird; sometimes coarsely applied to the lungs of a human being; lts
lights out: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of light out
lights up: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of light up
lights, camera, action!: The traditional cue to the members of a film crew at the beginning of a take
lights-out: The prescribed bedtime for persons living in a boarding school or staying in a hospital
We were all expected to be in bed by lights-out.
lights-out: The time at night at which artificial lights are to be turned off, a curfew or bedtime
lights and darks: lights and shadows
lights and shades: oppositions (i.e. good and bad, pros and cons, successes and failures)
lights out: turning off of lights, time when lights must be turned off
lights-out: a prescribed bedtime
lights-out: the time at night when a group of people who are in a school, the army etc must put the lights out and go to sleep
Bengal lights: plural form of Bengal light
Christmas lights: Lights used at Christmas to decorate a tree, house etc
Northern Lights: Alternative spelling of northern lights
Very lights: plural form of Very light
amber lights: plural form of amber light
by one's lights: According to one's understanding
green lights: Third-person singular simple present indicative form of green light
green lights: plural form of green light
idiot lights: plural form of idiot light
isophase lights: plural form of isophase light
jump the lights: To pass a set of traffic lights when they are not showing green
klieg lights: plural form of klieg light
leading lights: plural form of leading light
light: Unchaste, wanton
Long after lay he musing at her mood, / Much grieu'd to thinke that gentle Dame so light, / For whose defence he was to shed his blood.
light: travelling with no carriages, wagons attached
light: Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance
I made some light comment, and we moved on.
light: Gentle; having little force or momentum
This artist clearly had a light, flowing touch.
light: Carrying little
I prefer to travel light.
light: To set fire to
She lit her last match.
light: To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
light: Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information
Can you throw any light on this problem?.
light: A notable person within a specific field or discipline
Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement.
light: Facts. pieces of information; ideas, concepts
Now these notions are twofold, actions or habits , which are durable lights and notions, which we may use when we will.
light: The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue
The average length of a light on a 15x15 grid is 7 or 8.
light: To start (a fire)
light: To alight
She fell out of the window but luckily lit on her feet.
light: Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc
This light beer still gets you drunk if you have enough of it.
light: Lightly-built; designed for speed or small loads
We took a light aircraft down to the city.
light: To find by chance
I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's.
light: A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic
light: A stone that is not thrown hard enough
light: Of low weight; not heavy
My bag was much lighter once I had dropped off the books.
min min lights: Unexplained lights reportedly appearing in the sky near Boulia, western Queensland, Australia for over 100 years. Possibly caused by reflections of distant light in the dry air conditions
northern lights: The aurora of the northern hemisphere
occulting lights: plural form of occulting light
oxycalcium lights: plural form of oxycalcium light
park lights: plural form of park light
pilot lights: plural form of pilot light
quick lights: plural form of quick light
southern lights: The aurora of the southern hemisphere
stop the lights: An interjection expressing exasperation or incredulity. or to illustrate the humour in a situation
Oh, stop the lights. The Priest is after parkin' across the street. I think he's comin' over here.
street lights: plural form of street light
traffic lights: plural form of traffic light
ultraviolet lights: plural form of ultraviolet light
zodiacal lights: plural form of zodiacal light
light: {a} bright, not heavy, nimble, airy, trifling
light: {a} lightly, cheaply, without difficulty
light: {n} that by which we see or understand, a view
light: {v} to give light, guide by a light, kindle, ease, rest, fall, come down, get off, meet with
Christmas tree lights: string of small lights connected by an electrical wire (used to decorate Christmas trees and homes during the Christmas season)
Feast of Lights: Jewish holiday of Hanukkah
Festival of Lights: {i} Hanukkah, Jewish festival which lasts for eight days and commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over Antiochus Epiphanes and the rededication of the Temple
Light: jot
Northern Lights: the Northern Lights bands of coloured light that are seen in the night sky in the most northern parts of the world = aurora borealis
Southern Lights: the Southern Lights bands of coloured light that are seen in the night sky in the most southern parts of the world = aurora australis
bright lights: If someone talks about the bright lights, they are referring to life in a big city where you can do a lot of enjoyable and exciting things and be successful. The bright lights of Hollywood beckon many
coston lights: Signals made by burning lights of different colors and used by vessels at sea, and in the life-saving service; named after their inventor
emergency lights: battery powered set of lights activated in case of emergency or power outage
fairy lights: Fairy lights are small, coloured electric lights that are hung up as decorations, for example on a Christmas tree. small coloured lights used especially to decorate a Christmas tree
fairy lights: (British) Christmas lights, small decorative lights
flickering lights: twinkling lights, glimmering lights
hazard lights: special lights on a vehicle that flash to warn other drivers of danger
house lights: In a theatre or cinema, when the house lights dim or go down, the lights where the audience sits are switched off. When the house lights come up, the lights are switched on
indication lights diffraction: lights using to mark off an area
leaded lights: leaded windows
light: Slight; not important; as, a light error
light: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?"
light: Electromagnetic radiation in the spectral range detectable by the human eye (approx 380 to 720nm)
light: In a strict sense, the region of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be perceived by human vision, i e , the visible spectrum, which is approximately the wavelength range of 0 4 μm to 0 7 μm (188) Note 1: In the laser and optical communications fields, custom and practice have extended usage of the term light to include the much broader portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be handled by the basic optical techniques used for the visible spectrum Note 2: The region embraced by the term light has not been clearly defined, but by convention and usage, is considered to extend from the near-ultraviolet region of approximately 0 3 μm, through the visible region, and into the mid-infrared region to approximately 30 μm
light: having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened; "light pastries"
light: That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc
light: intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound; "light verse"; "a light comedy"
light: any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
light: Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light
light: served with extra milk or cream
light: The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is detected by the human eye
light: marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious meals"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper"
light: To start a fire
light: less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight
light: A window, or space for a window in architecture
light: Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light
light: {s} not heavy; gentle, not forceful; slight; of little quantity; frivolous, superficial, trivial; dizzy; graceful; cheerful; low in calories
light: To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; sometimes with up
light: very thin and insubstantial; "thin paper"; "flimsy voile"; "light summer dresses"
light: of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1 74 at 20 degrees C"
light: of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1
light: The power of perception by vision
light: 74 at 20 degrees C" designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight; "light aircraft"; "a light truck" psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles; "a light heart" not great in degree or quantity or number; "a light sentence"; "a light accent"; "casualties were light"; "light snow was falling"; "light misty rain"; "light smoke from the chimney" (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average; "light water is ordinary water" of little intensity or power or force; "the light touch of her fingers"; "a light breeze" moving easily and quickly; nimble; "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step" of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment; "light infantry"; "light cavalry"; "light industry"; "light weapons" having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened; "light pastries" intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound; "light verse"; "a light comedy" having little importance; "losing his job was no light matter" less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight
light: A form of electromagnetic radiation composed of different wavelengths ranging from violet to red that are visible to the naked eye Light is also a means by which energy can be transferred
light: not great in degree or quantity or number; "a light sentence"; "a light accent"; "casualties were light"; "light snow was falling"; "light misty rain"; "light smoke from the chimney"
light: weak and likely to lose consciousness; "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep"
light: psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles; "a light heart"
light: an illuminated area; "he stepped into the light"
light: public awareness; "it brought the scandal to light"
light: electromagnetic radiation visible to the eye
light: To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; often with up
light: (of sleep) easily disturbed; "in a light doze"; "a light sleeper"; "a restless wakeful night"
light: A source of illumination
light: The range of electromagnetic radiation frequencies detected by the eye, or the wavelength range from about 400 to 750 nanometers It is sometimes extended to include photovoltaic effects and radiation beyond visible limits
light: A moderately low level of solid material suspended in the coffee beverage Result of fine particles of bean fiber and insoluble proteins present in perceptible amounts
light: Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load
light: casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior"
light: Lightly; cheaply
light: 74 at 20 degrees C"
light: The natural medium emanating from the sun and other very hot sources (now recognised as electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 400-750 nm), within which vision is possible
light: The time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day
light: having relatively few calories; "diet cola"; "light (or lite) beer"; "lite (or light) mayonnaise"; "a low-cal diet"
light: To illuminate
light: A very small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum of radiation, covering the wavelengths from approximately 400 - 700 nanometres (nm) for visible light, and 300-400 nm for ultraviolet light The energy of light radiation can damage collection materials by causing photochemical damage The amount of damage is proportional both to the intensity and the duration of exposure to light
light: {i} electromagnetic radiation which makes vision possible; sunlight, daylight; illumination; source of illumination, lamp; something which clarifies; viewpoint; enlightenment; example, model
light: the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"
light: A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded
light: That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous
light: Prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity
light: Life; existence
light: Refers to wines light in alcohol but also to texture and weight, how the wine feels in the mouth Lightness is appropriate in some wines, a defect in others
light: less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"
light: Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment
light: That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum visible to the human eye. It ranges from the red end to the violet end of the spectrum, with wavelengths from 700 to 400 nanometres and frequencies from 4.3/n/n10^14 to 7.5/n/n10^14 Hz. Like all electromagnetic radiation, it travels through empty space at a speed of about 186,000 mi/sec (300,000 km/sec). In the mid-19th century, light was described by James Clerk Maxwell in terms of electromagnetic waves, but 20th-century physicists showed that it exhibits properties of particles as well; its carrier particle is the photon. Light is the basis for the sense of sight and for the perception of colour. See also optics; wave-particle duality. light dark light fixture light quantum light emitting diode light frame construction light year zodiacal light
light: cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette"
light: to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"
light: any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights" the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark" public awareness; "it brought the scandal to light" mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?" a particular perspective or aspect of a situation; "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand" a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner" an illuminated area; "he stepped into the light" a person regarded very fondly; "the light of my life" (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window" having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good" a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; "follow God's light" make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit" characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light" (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent; "light blue"; "light colors such as pastels"; "a light-colored powder" (of sleep) easily disturbed; "in a light doze"; "a light sleeper"; "a restless wakeful night" demanding little effort; not burdensome; "light housework"; "light exercise" having relatively few calories; "diet cola"; "light (or lite) beer"; "lite (or light) mayonnaise"; "a low-cal diet" easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned; "a light diet" of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1
light: Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution
light: Electromagnetic radiation of all wavelengths and frequencies The familiar "rainbow" of light spans a narrow slit in the electromagnetic spectrum, from 700 nanometers (red) to 400 nanometers (blue) The wavelengths of red and blue light differ by less than a factor of two The electromagnetic spectrum range spans beyond a factor of 10^18, (1 followed by 18 zeroes) from radio to gamma ray wavelengths Radio wavelengths can be the size of mountains while gamma ray wavelengths are the size of an atomic nucleus
light: Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task
light: moving easily and quickly; nimble; "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step"
light: Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse
light: A form of electromagnetic radiation Visible light (400 nm to 770 nm) can be perceived by the unaided human eye See infrared and ultraviolet
light: {f} set on fire; kindle; ignite; illuminate, provide with light; be ignited; be illuminated; descend (from a car, horse, etc.); land; come upon by chance
light: The Automated Weather Source weather station includes a sensor called a photocell This sensor responds and measures the amount of light that shines on it The light that is being measured can be in just about any form; i e , solar light (directly from the sun), moonlight or man-made light The units for the measurement are percent (%) of full sunlight
light: To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light
light: {s} illuminated, filled with light, not dark, bright; pale (of tones or colors)
light: Light is radiant energy of such wavelength that, falling on the retina, it stimulates the rods and cones of the eye and produces the sensation of vision The foregoing is a physiological (subjective) definition which tells what light does, under certain conditions, rather than what it is According to the (objective) Maxwell theory, all radiant energy is electromagnetic (q v ) in character, the generation of the radiation depending upon the portion of the spectrum under consideration For that part of the spectrum lying within the visual range, approximately 400 to 700 nanometers (nm) the release of light energy from externally stimulated sources may be thought of as due to atomic or molecular vibration or to the passing of electrons from high to lower energy levels accompanied by the spasmodic release of energy as the electronic orbits decrease in diameter See quantum theory
light: Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character
light: To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light
light: the common term for electromagnetic radiation, usually referring to that portion visible to the human eye However, other bands of the electromagnetic spectrum are also often referred to as different forms of light
light: Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread
light: Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift
light: designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight; "light aircraft"; "a light truck"
light: used of vowels or syllables; pronounced with little or no stress; "a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"; "a weak stress on the second syllable"
light: a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
light: A window; a pane of glass within a window Double-hung windows are designated by the number of lights in upper and lower sash, as in 6-over-6
light: Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind
light: radiant energy that is capable of exciting the retina and producing a visual sensation This definition is the one most meaningful for display professionals, although it differs from the definition frequently used by physicists Our definition excludes ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) wavelengths UV is shorter in wavelength than light as we've defined it, and IR is longer The visible wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum extend from about 380 to 770 nm The unit of light energy is the lumen second
light: A flame or something used to create fire
light: (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
light: having light
light: (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency; "light sandy soil"
light: To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; with from, off, on, upon, at, in
light: with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light"
light: the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"
light: Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial
light: Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors
light: To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect
light: having little importance; "losing his job was no light matter"
light: Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered
light: That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information
light: Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the eye
light: brightness and animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"
light: A humanly visible form of electromagnetic radiation This radiation has a wavelength between 0 40 and 0 71 micrometers (µm)
light: A small incandescent telltale lamp on a dynamo or battery circuit to show approximately by its brightness the voltage of the current
light: Electromagnetic radiation that may or may not be visible to the human eye
light: Visible electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 400 and 700 nm
light: pale in colour
light: Electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength in the range from 380 (violet) to about 770 (red) nanometers (nm), and can be perceived by the normal, unaided human eye
light: Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity
light: get off (a horse)
light: To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off
light: (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell"
light: To feel light; to be made happy
light: a particular perspective or aspect of a situation; "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand"
light: begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"
light: To come by chance; to happen; with on or upon; formerly with into
light: To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; with up; as, the room lights up very well
light: technically, the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, which can be seen by the human eye; also, the source of light or its use in painting such as the illumination of a subject or an aspect of a piece of work for emphasis
light: The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions
light: The brightness of the eye or eyes
light: characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light"
light: a person regarded very fondly; "the light of my life"
light: Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy
light: White or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a light complexion
light: usually the visual portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between infrared (about 8000 Angstroms or 800 nanometers(nm)) and ultraviolet (about 4,000 Angstroms or 400 nm); however, the term is sometimes used as a synonym for all electromagnetic radiation
light: of little intensity or power or force; "the light touch of her fingers"; "a light breeze"
light: having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good"
light: a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner"
light: Radiant energy that is capable of producing a visual sensation The visible portion of the ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM extends from about 380 to 770 nanometers
light: Radiant energy that is capable of exciting the retina and producing a visual sensation The visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum (light) extends from about 0 38 to 0 77 microns
light: To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; with on or upon
light: demanding little effort; not burdensome; "light housework"; "light exercise"
light: make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit"
light: Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind
light: silly or trivial; "idle pleasure"; "light banter"; "light idle chatter"
light: of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment; "light infantry"; "light cavalry"; "light industry"; "light weapons"
light: a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; "follow God's light"
light: (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent; "light blue"; "light colors such as pastels"; "a light-colored powder"
light: fall to somebody by assignment or lot; "The task fell to me"; "It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims"
light: mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?"
light: (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average; "light water is ordinary water"
light: easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned; "a light diet"