26984 words

lamp

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
a device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained within something:

Examples:

an electric/oil/gas lamp
a street lamp
a table/bedside lamp
2

Examples:

an infrared lamp
3
to punch someone (= hit them with your closed hand) hard:

Examples:

He managed to ignore the guy and walk away, instead of lamping him.
4
a device for giving light, esp. one with a covering that the light shines through or around:

Examples:

a floor lamp

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