Scheinwerfer — meaning in English

English meaning

• headlamp noun An individual headlight, particularly of a motor vehicle.
• headlight noun A lamp mounted on the front of a vehicle to light the road ahead when driving in the dark.
• spotlight noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.

Senses

Scheinwerfer is used for these senses in English:

• headlamp A flashlight worn on the head.
• headlight A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.
• spotlight A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

headlamp — full definition

1. noun An individual headlight, particularly of a motor vehicle.
2. noun A flashlight worn on the head.

Related German words