Headlight: meaning, definitions and examples

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headlight

 

[ หˆhษ›dหŒlaษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

automobile lighting

A headlight is a powerful light located at the front of a vehicle, designed to illuminate the road ahead during nighttime or in poor visibility conditions. Headlights are essential for safe driving, as they allow drivers to see and be seen by others. These lights can be halogen, LED, or xenon, each offering different brightness levels and energy efficiencies. Additionally, headlights can often be adjusted in angle to accommodate changes in load and improve visibility.

Synonyms

auto light, front light, vehicle light.

Examples of usage

  • She turned on the headlights to see the road better.
  • The car's headlights flickered before going out.
  • Headlights can be set to high beam for better distance visibility.
  • Police cars usually have flashing headlights to alert other drivers.

Translations

Translations of the word "headlight" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น farol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‡เคกเคฒเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheinwerfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lampu depan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reflektor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒƒใƒ‰ใƒฉใ‚คใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ faros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท far

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ค๋“œ๋ผ์ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุจุงุญ ุฃู…ุงู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ednรญ svฤ›tlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prednรฉ svetlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰็…ง็ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sprednja luฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framljรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดั‹ ะถะฐั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒฌแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถn iลŸฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ faros

Etymology

The term 'headlight' traces its origins to the English language, combining 'head' and 'light'. The word 'head' refers to the front part of something, while 'light' relates to illumination. The use of structured lighting on vehicles emerged in the late 19th century as automobiles became more popular. Early models utilized oil lamps that were mounted at the front. As technology advanced, electric headlights were introduced in the early 20th century, providing significantly brighter illumination compared to their predecessors. Different types of headlights, including halogen and later LED models, have since been developed, improving safety and efficiency. Over time, the design and functionality of headlights have also evolved to include features like automatic dimming and adaptive lighting systems, responding to the driving environment to enhance safety further.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,562, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.