noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An electrically powered device used to trigger a flashbulb.
2. 2
   a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph wordnet
3. 3
   Any similar unit used to generate repeatable flashes of light for photography.

Synonyms

All synonyms

equipmentflashflashflash bulbflash lampflashbulb

Etymology

From flash + gun.

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