holofote — meaning in English
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English meaning
- searchlight noun A powerful lamp that projects a controllable, focused beam of light, often used at night for surveillance or signalling.
- spotlight noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.
Senses
holofote is used for these senses in English:
- searchlight A light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction, generally for military use.
- spotlight A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
- spotlight (by extension) The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
spotlight — full definition
- noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.
- noun The center of public attention or focus.
- verb To draw attention to something.