flashlight
noun
flash·light
ˈflash-ˌlīt 
1
: a small battery-operated portable electric light
2
a
: a sudden bright artificial light used in taking photographic pictures
b
: a photograph taken by such a light
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Amid the challenging conditions, residents are encouraged to delay unnecessary travel, with the NWS urging extreme caution for those needing to travel, advising motorists to keep emergency supplies such as flashlights, food and water in their vehicles.
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Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Woman Who Disappeared in 1972 Found ‘Safe and Well’ Thanks to Grainy Photo, Police Say
The sheriff’s office advised people to have basic emergency supplies in their cars in case of an accident or car trouble during winter weather, such as water, a blanket, food and a flashlight.
—David Chiu, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Keep a bundle of cold-weather gear in your car, such as extra food and water, warm clothing, a flashlight, a glass scraper, blankets, medications, and more.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
The appeal of the square flashlight (the one filled with bots and sitting in your pocket - or maybe even your hand right now) is addictive.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Woman Who Disappeared in 1972 Found ‘Safe and Well’ Thanks to Grainy Photo, Police Say
The sheriff’s office advised people to have basic emergency supplies in their cars in case of an accident or car trouble during winter weather, such as water, a blanket, food and a flashlight.
—David Chiu, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Keep a bundle of cold-weather gear in your car, such as extra food and water, warm clothing, a flashlight, a glass scraper, blankets, medications, and more.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
The appeal of the square flashlight (the one filled with bots and sitting in your pocket - or maybe even your hand right now) is addictive.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Flashlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flashlight. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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flashlight
noun
flash·light
ˈflash-ˌlīt
: a small battery-operated portable electric light
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