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Noun (physics) Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light. A source of illumination. Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information. (plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts. A notable person within a specific field or discipline. (painting) The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade. A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded. A flame or something used to create fire. A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame. A window, or space for a window in architecture. The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue. (informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic. Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity. The power of perception by vision. The brightness of the eye or eyes. A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions. Verb (transitive) To start (a fire). (transitive) To set fire to; to set burning; to kindle. (transitive) To illuminate. (intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire. To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light. Adjective Having light. Pale in colour. (of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream. Adjective Of low weight; not heavy. Lightly-built; designed for speed or small loads. Gentle; having little force or momentum. Easy to endure or perform. Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc. Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance. (rail transport, of a locomotive, usually with "run") travelling with no carriages, wagons attached (obsolete) Unchaste, wanton. Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons. Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift. (dated) Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile. Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy. Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy. Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished. Easily interrupted by stimulation. Adverb Carrying little. Noun (curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough. Verb (nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off. Verb To find by chance. To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice (archaic) To alight; to land or come down. Find more words! 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