Meaning of the word searchlight in English
What does searchlight mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
searchlight
US /ˈsɝːtʃ.laɪt/
UK /ˈsɜːtʃ.laɪt/
Noun
a powerful light with a movable beam that can be shone in any direction, used for finding things or people, especially at night
Example:
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The prison guards swept the yard with a powerful searchlight.
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A searchlight cut through the darkness, looking for the escaped prisoner.