A type of incandescent lamp using a ceramic rod, used as a source of infrared radiation.

(sociolinguistics) A form of a language that is institutionally promoted, regarded as the most "correct" or neutral variety; used by a population for public and formal purposes.

(poetic) Heaven.

Alternative form of dark lantern

A simple vessel used to produce light continuously for a period of time from a liquid fuel source.

(idiomatic) The survival of the fittest, strongest, or most cunning

A leave of absence from a job for a father to care of a baby.

(now historical) The metal lead. / Graphite, especially as used in pencils. / (countable) A graphite pencil.

(idiomatic) To become the leader, to advance into first place. / (idiomatic) To assume leadership over a group.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see against, the, law. / (law) Illegal; forbidden by law.