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lanterna — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cellar noun An underground room, often used for storage.
  • flashlight noun A small portable battery-powered light held in the hand.
  • headlight noun A lamp mounted on the front of a vehicle to light the road ahead when driving in the dark.
  • lantern noun A portable case with a light inside, made of glass or another see-through material to protect the flame or bulb.

Senses

lanterna is used for these senses in English:

  • cellar (slang) Last place in a league or competition; some rank near last place.
  • flashlight (Canada, US, Philippines) A battery-powered hand-held light source.
  • 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.

cellar — full definition

  1. noun An underground room, often used for storage.
  2. noun A collection of wine, especially one stored in a cellar.

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