English Dictionary

A thin plate or lamina.
Source : opted (86711)  - auto

A light-producing vessel, instrument or apparatus; especially, a vessel with a wick used for the combustion of oil or other inflammable liquid, for the purpose of producing artificial light.
Source : opted (86712)  - auto

Figuratively, anything which enlightens intellectually or morally; anything regarded metaphorically a performing the uses of a lamp.
Source : opted (86713)  - auto

A device or mechanism for producing light by electricity. See Incandescent lamp, under Incandescent.
Source : opted (86714)  - auto