lampshade in Danish
lampshade in Danish is lampeskærm — lampshade means a cover placed over a light bulb to soften or direct the light and prevent glare.
lampshade in Danish
lampeskærm
A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.
What does "lampshade" mean?
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noun A cover placed over a light bulb to soften or direct the light and prevent glare.
"She picked out a cream lampshade to match the curtains."
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verb In storytelling, to draw attention to something unlikely or clichéd in the plot, often as a joke, rather than trying to hide it.
"The film lampshades its own absurd plot twist with a wink to the audience."
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lampshade in a sentence
- She picked out a cream lampshade to match the curtains.
- The film lampshades its own absurd plot twist with a wink to the audience.
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What is "lampshade" in Danish?
"lampshade" in Danish is lampeskærm. lampshade means: A cover placed over a light bulb to soften or direct the light and prevent glare.
How do you use "lampshade" in a sentence?
Example: "She picked out a cream lampshade to match the curtains." In Danish, "lampshade" is lampeskærm.
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