Foglamp

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A wide automotive lamp intended to increase visibility in poor weather conditions.

    "And the XR versions were stuffed with standard gear, including side- and head-curtain air bags, stability control, antilock brakes, 17-inch alloy wheels, a tire pressure monitor, active whiplash-preventing head restraints, foglamps, roof rails, the OnStar communications system and three free months of XM Satellite Radio."

  2. 2
    headlight that provides strong beam for use in foggy weather wordnet

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"And the XR versions were stuffed with standard gear, including side- and head-curtain air bags, stability control, antilock brakes, 17-inch alloy wheels, a tire pressure monitor, active whiplash-preventing head restraints, foglamps, roof rails, the OnStar communications system and three free months of XM Satellite Radio."

Etymology

From fog + lamp.

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