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Term: Arclight

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Popular Usage

A powerful electric light producing a highly intense beam that cannot be focused and is used for outdoor lighting.

Example Sentence: The arclight at the park illuminated a large area, making it perfect for nighttime events.

Sense 2: Local Usage

In certain regions, 'arclight' can refer to a specific type of fishing lure used by local anglers.

Example Sentence: The fisherman caught a big bass using the arclight lure he purchased from the local bait shop.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: Popular Usage

To illuminate or light up an area using high-intensity electric lights.

Example Sentence: The art gallery was arclighted beautifully, highlighting each painting with precision.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Popular Usage

Describing something that is extremely bright or radiant, often with a blinding effect.

Example Sentence: The arclight halo around the moon was exceptionally stunning during the clear night.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: Local Usage

In certain local dialects, 'arclight' can be used colloquially to mean 'quickly' or 'hastily'.

Example Sentence: She ran arclight towards the store to catch the last bus of the day.