crosslight

noun

1

: a light that crosses the path of another light and illuminates what the other leaves dark

2

: something that indirectly casts light on or aids in comprehension

new material … throws a crosslight on Chinese history

—Owen & Eleanor Lattimore

crosslighted

ˈ⸗¦⸗⸗

adjective

Word History

Etymology

cross entry 3 + light

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