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lampshade in Irish

lampshade in Irish is scáthlán lampa, clúdach lampa — lampshade means a cover placed over a light bulb to soften or direct the light and prevent glare.

lampshade in Irish

scáthlán lampa
noun
A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.
clúdach lampa
noun
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?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Irish?

"lampshade" in Irish is scáthlán lampa, clúdach lampa. 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 Irish, "lampshade" is scáthlán lampa, clúdach lampa.

Are there other ways to say "lampshade" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "lampshade": scáthlán lampa, clúdach lampa.

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