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striplight

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[strip-lahyt] / ˈstrɪpˌlaɪt /

noun

Theater.

  1. a row of lamps, provided with a reflector for floodlighting the stage, used as border lights, footlights, backing lights, etc.

Etymology

Origin of striplight

First recorded in 1670–80; strip 2 + light 1

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