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lantern
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Lantern
In Italian and modern architecture a lantern is an open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior. The term is also applied to a cage or open chamber of rich architecture, open below into the building or tower which it crowns; and to a smaller and secondary c... Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/TL.HTM
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Lantern
[album] Lantern is an album by Clogs, released in 2006. ==Track listing== ... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lantern_(album)
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Lantern
What in normal English we call a light, in the theatre is called a lantern. Actually, it's a slightly old-fashioned expression: luminaire is used more often nowadays, whereas some prefer the American term instrument. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21207
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Lantern
Small structure with open or windowed sides on top of a roof or dome to let light or air into the enclosed space below. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20018
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lantern
A small circular or polygonal structure, with windows all around the base, which opens above a larger tower or dome. Found op http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/INDEX.HTM
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Lantern
One of the many words for a theatre light. Also Luminaire, Instrument, Light, Fitting, Lamp. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php
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lantern
[n] - light in a transparent protective case Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=lantern
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Lantern
A stage-light.
Found op http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/technical/glossaryoftheatreterms.htm
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lantern
In architecture, an ornamental turret erected on the roof or dome of a building to provide light (and also sometimes providing ventilation). A lantern may be square, circular, or polygonal in plan;... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688
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Lantern
a small glazed turret lighting a roof or dome, usually quite small, but can be large magnificent and technically brilliant as at Ely Cathedral. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20935
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Lantern
Found on the top of buildings, lanterns are usually windowed, delicate structures designed to let light in to the roof and rooms below. They can be found on both Classical and Gothic buildings.
Found op http://www.architecture.com/HowWeBuiltBritain/Glossary.xhtml
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Lantern
A small circular or polygonal structure, often decorative, with windows all around, constructed above an opening in a dome or roof. In some Armenian churches it is also used as a belltower.
Found op http://www.virtualani.org/glossary/index.htm
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Lantern
Lan'tern (lăn'tẽrn) noun [ French lanterne , Latin lanterna , laterna , from Greek lampth`r light, torch. See Lamp .] 1. Something inclosing a light, and protecting it from wind, rain, etc.; --... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/L/12
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Lantern
Lan'tern transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Lanterned ; present participle & verbal noun Lanterning .] [ Confer French lanterner to hang at the lamp post, from lantern... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/L/12
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lantern
1. Something inclosing a light, and protecting it from wind, rain, etc.; sometimes portable, as a closed vessel or case of horn, perforated tin, glass, oiled paper, or other material, having a lamp or candle within; sometimes fixed, as the glazed inclosure of a street light, or of a lighthouse light... Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?lantern
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lantern
noun light in a transparent protective case Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lantern
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Lantern
• (n.) A smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one, for ornament, or to admit light; such as the lantern of the cupola of the Capitol at Washington, or that of the Florence cathedral. • (n.) A lantern pinion or trundle wheel. See Lantern pinion (below). • (n.) A kind of cage ... Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/lantern/
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lantern
a case, ordinarily metal, with transparent or translucent sides, used to contain and protect a lamp.[1 related articles] Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/15
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lantern
in architecture, originally an openwork timber construction placed on top of a building to admit light and allow smoke to escape. Something of this ... [1 related articles] Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/15
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Lantern
[disambiguation] A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate broad areas. Lantern may also refer to: ... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lantern_(disambiguation)
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Lantern
A lantern is a portable lighting device or mounted light fixture used to illuminate broad areas. Lanterns may also be used for signaling, as `torches`, or as general light sources outdoors (such as camping). Low light level varieties are used for decoration. The term "lantern" is also used more gen... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lantern
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Lantern
Crowning element of a dome, usually circular or polygonal, admitting light to the interior of the building. Found op http://www.arca.net/postcard/gourl.html?URL=http://www.arca.net/tourism/glo
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Lantern
What in normal English we call a light, in the theatre is called a lantern. Actually, it's a slightly old-fashioned expression: luminaire is used more often nowadays, whereas some prefer the American term instrument. Found op http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/otherresources/glossary/glosswz.htm
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lantern
1) A ... in her hand Found op aldrich 2) Camper's light 3) Camping item 4) It may l
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