headlamp

[ hed-lamp ]

/ ˈhɛdˌlæmp /

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Origin of headlamp

First recorded in 1880–85

It’s lit during the day and open 24 hours for exploration, so bring a flashlight or headlamp if you wish to explore it after hours in the dark.
15 National Park Trails to Add to Your Bucket List|elessard|August 6, 2021|Outside Online
Weeks earlier, a company that shall remain unnamed offered up a sample of its flashy new headlamp, a USB-powered beast with an impressive battery life and a few dozen fancy modes ostensibly meant to brighten the night like some laser-light show.
The Hidden Mutual Aid Network of Hiker Boxes|awise|July 19, 2021|Outside Online
If you resist the urge to turn on your headlamp or flashlight for a while, you might be surprised by how well you can see, and how incredibly bright the stars seem.
Everything You Need to Know to Take Your Kids Stargazing|lwhelan|July 18, 2021|Outside Online
Wearing headlamps to find the lizards in the dark, the team collected 120 lizards near streams and 180 away from streams.
A bubble of air lets some lizards breathe underwater|Sharon Oosthoek|July 14, 2021|Science News For Students

Bishnu immediately paid down his loans, then purchased a new headlamp and a pair of expedition gloves.
When COVID Came to Nepal|Ben Ayers|May 28, 2021|Outside Online
“Slacken up before you reach the grade and put your headlamp out,” said Grant.
The Cattle-Baron's Daughter|Harold Bindloss
Freight cars occupied the tracks and the dazzling beam from a locomotive's headlamp touched piles of goods and hurrying people.
Northwest!|Harold Bindloss
The white beam from the locomotive headlamp melted in the strong illumination, and moving figures cut the dark background.
Northwest!|Harold Bindloss
The headlamp bathed the other car in a white glare, punctuated with angry red flashes from the emergency lights.
Code Three|Rick Raphael
He flicked the headlamp at Ferguson in the control seat of the passenger car and the two vehicles moved out.
Code Three|Rick Raphael