Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lighthead

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: light-head
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A light source that is mounted at the head of an extension.

Example Sentences

"Normally the gap between the underside of the travelling lighthead and the worktable surface is fixed."
"If the lighthead pivots too freely, adjustment can be made at both yoke pivots ( fig . 18 - 22 ) ."
"The vision system hardware consists of a camera, auxiliary lighthead, image acquisition board, personal computer, and an RGB video monitor."
"Up to four lighthead extensions can be operated from the dimmer control and be strategically positioned around the user ' s darkroom."

Etymology

From light + head.

Inflected Forms

lightheads (plural)

Questions

What does lighthead mean?: A light source that is mounted at the head of an extension.
Where does lighthead come from?: From light + head.

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