(linguistics) A semantically incomplete verb which qualifies as a predicate only in combination with a predicative complement, usually a noun.

plural of light verb

Light as supplied by the sun / (archaic) innate wisdom or knowledge

(archaic) innate wisdom or knowledge

A viewing device that illuminates what is placed on it, used for drawing frames of animation, for reviewing X-ray images, etc.

A light in which a jet of oxygen or air is introduced into the centre of a flame.

plural of Bude light

Gentle; benign and with minimal intervention. / Sparing; applying only slight pressure or minimal amounts. / Delicate and skilled; nimble and dextrous / Light-hearted; fun and witty or easygoing.

Carrying very little. / In a light-handed manner.

(physics) A hypothetical clock, used to show time dilation, that would count the journeys of a single photon between two parallel mirrors.