headlamp
or head·lamp
[hed-lamp]
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Origin of headlamp
First recorded in 1880–85
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Examples from the Web for headlamp
Historical Examples
“Slacken up before you reach the grade and put your headlamp out,” said Grant.
The Cattle-Baron's DaughterHarold Bindloss
Then the sun was eclipsed, and my headlamp gave me the kind of light I was used to working with.
The Trouble with TelstarJohn Berryman
He whirled, snapping on the headlamp with his left hand and thrusting out his rifle pistol-wise in his right.
Police OperationH. Beam Piper
Freight cars occupied the tracks and the dazzling beam from a locomotive's headlamp touched piles of goods and hurrying people.
Northwest!Harold Bindloss
Then a beam of light flared from a headlamp, and he saw the blue crackle of a stunner.
Gold in the SkyAlan Edward Nourse