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lan·tern
I. \R ˈlantərn, ˈlaan-, ˈlain-, -R -tən also -tən\ noun
(-s)
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English lanterne, from Middle French, from Latin lanterna, from Greek lamptēr stand for holding a torch, lantern, from lampein to give light, shine — more at lamp
1. : a protective enclosure for a light with transparent openings and often a supporting frame or carrying handle : a portable lamp
2. : a giver of light
< lantern of science >
3.
a. obsolete : lighthouse
b. : the chamber in a lighthouse that contains the light
c. : a structure with glazed or open sides raised above an opening in a roof to light or ventilate the interior space below : monitor 5
d. : a small tower or cupola or one stage of a cupola
4.
a. : a foundry lamp
b. : core barrel
c. : lantern pinion
5. : aristotle's lantern
6. : projector 2b
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
1. : to furnish with a lantern
< lantern a lighthouse >
< lantern a fishing boat >
: light the way of with a lantern
2. [French lanterner, from lanterne lantern, street lamp] : to put to death by hanging to a street lamppost |