floodlight n : light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography [syn: flood, flood lamp, photoflood] v : illuminate with floodlights [also: floodlit]

English

Noun

1. A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood
2. especially in plural Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.

A floodlight is an artificial light providing even illumination across a wide area.

• High-intensity discharge lamp, the class of lamp itself
• Stage lighting instrument#Floodlights, the types associated with Stage productions
• Floodlights (sport), the types used at sporting venues

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