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Klieg light

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Noun
  1. 1
    An intense carbon arc lamp used in cinematography

    "And with the klieg lights suddenly on her every move, Ms. Harris has an opportunity to reintroduce herself to the American public after a rough start as vice president."

  2. 2
    carbon arc lamp that emits an intense light used in producing films wordnet

Etymology

From John H. Kliegl and Anton T. Kliegl, its inventors.

See also for "klieg light"

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