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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

  1. noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.
  2. noun The center of public attention or focus.
  3. verb To draw attention to something.

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