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gaslight in Irish

gaslight in Irish is gáslampa, solas gáis — gaslight means a lamp that produces light by burning piped gas.

gaslight in Irish

gáslampa
noun
A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).
solas gáis
noun
(uncountable) The light produced by the burning gas in such a lamp.

What does "gaslight" mean?

  1. noun A lamp that produces light by burning piped gas.
    "The old street was lit by gaslight before electricity arrived."
  2. verb To manipulate someone so that they doubt their own memory, perception, or sanity.
    "He tried to gaslight her into thinking she had imagined the argument."
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gaslight in a sentence

  • The old street was lit by gaslight before electricity arrived.
  • She read by gaslight, the flame flickering in its glass case.
  • He tried to gaslight her into thinking she had imagined the argument.
  • Colleagues accused the manager of gaslighting staff over missed deadlines.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gaslight" in Irish?
"gaslight" in Irish is gáslampa, solas gáis. gaslight means: A lamp that produces light by burning piped gas.
How do you use "gaslight" in a sentence?
Example: "The old street was lit by gaslight before electricity arrived." In Irish, "gaslight" is gáslampa, solas gáis.
Are there other ways to say "gaslight" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "gaslight": gáslampa, solas gáis.
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