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Flash Lamp

Description:

A flash lamp is a portable device that produces a bright and intense flash of light. It is typically used in photography, filmmaking, and as a warning signal.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A handheld battery-powered device used to produce a brief and intense flash of light for photography or as a signal.

Example Sentence: I need to buy a new flash lamp for my camera to take better pictures in low light conditions. Search on Amazon

Sense 2:

Noun: A warning signal typically used in emergencies, which emits bright and pulsating flashes of light.

Example Sentence: The lifeguard activated the flash lamp to alert the swimmers of a potential danger in the water. Search on Amazon

Local Usage:

In some regions, a flash lamp may also refer to a small handheld flashlight commonly used by locals for various purposes.

Sense 1:

Noun: A small handheld flashlight that emits a bright beam of light.

Example Sentence: The hiker always carries a flash lamp during his midnight walks in the local trails. Search on Amazon