flashlight

noun

flash·light | \ ˈflash-ˌlīt

Definition of flashlight

1 : a small battery-operated portable electric light

2a : a sudden bright artificial light used in taking photographic pictures

b : a photograph taken by such a light

Examples of flashlight in a Sentence

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Two former state troopers and a sheriff's deputy were charged with assaulting a pedestrian with flashlights and a police dog during an April altercation. — Alex Derosier And Jonathan Drew, Fox News, "DA: No charges for police videotaped subduing man with baton," 20 Aug. 2018 In addition, the app provides one-touch access to the phone's flashlight and allows users to sound an alarm, in case of emergency. — Marco Santana, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Hurricane season apps, tech can help you cope," 30 May 2018 One neighbor came with a flashlight and a helping hand, the other neighbor came with a huge ladder, his girlfriend and a rifle. — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati.com, "The diary of a broken man and his 'pet' raccoon," 11 May 2018 Then there are grenades, food, and water, a poncho, and liner, plus personal items such as a flashlight, night vision gear, and medical kit. — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "The Overloaded Soldier: Why U.S. Infantry Now Carry More Weight Than Ever," 26 Dec. 2018 Unsurprisingly, bottled water, batteries, and flashlights, but also cookies, chips, and alcohol. — Aditi Shrikant, Vox, "Why some people buy Pop-Tarts and liquor before a hurricane — and some people don’t prepare at all.," 12 Sep. 2018 The sun serves as a celestial flashlight, shining its light on everything. — Allure, "How the Sun's Position In Your Birth Chart Affects Your Zodiac Sign," 14 Aug. 2018 Pack Goal Zero’s Torch 250 Flashlight ($79.95) to use as a flashlight or tabletop torch, with multiple light options and even a hand crank to keep it powered up on your trip. — Nena Farrell, Sunset, "How to DIY an Insta-Worthy Car Camper," 22 Jan. 2018 As the crowd dispersed, officers systematically searched for shell casings, lining up shoulder to shoulder and shining flashlights on the street. — Madeline Buckley, chicagotribune.com, "At least 6 shot in park on South Side: 'It was real close'," 26 June 2018

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