Anglepoise
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A lamp with an adjustable folding arm to allow the direction of light to be changed.
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of anglepoise. alt-of
"At the back of the shop, Peter sat at a large table, the Anglepoise leaning over him, as if searching for errors in his work."
Example
More examples"At the back of the shop, Peter sat at a large table, the Anglepoise leaning over him, as if searching for errors in his work."
Etymology
From angle + poise, originally a brand name.
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