flashlight
noun
flash·light
ˈflash-ˌlīt 
1
: a small battery-operated portable electric light
2
a
: a sudden bright artificial light used in taking photographic pictures
b
: a photograph taken by such a light
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
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The American Red Cross recommends preparing for a potential power outage by collecting supplies, including coolers, ice, water, flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit, a seven-day supply of medication and more.
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These included batteries for flashlights, toys, radios and more.
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ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2026
The American Red Cross recommends preparing for a potential power outage by collecting supplies, including coolers, ice, water, flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit, a seven-day supply of medication and more.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
These included batteries for flashlights, toys, radios and more.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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flashlight
noun
flash·light
ˈflash-ˌlīt
: a small battery-operated portable electric light
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