FLASHGUN

flash, photoflash, flash lamp, flashgun, flashbulb, flash bulb

(noun) a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

flashgun (plural flashguns)

(photography) An electrically powered device used to trigger a flashbulb

(photography) Any similar unit used to generate repeatable flashes of light for photography

Synonyms

• flashlight

Anagrams

• gunflash

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

1 December 2024

BENEFICIAL

(adjective) promoting or enhancing well-being; “an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries”; “the beneficial effects of a temperate climate”; “the experience was good for her”


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Coffee Trivia

Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

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