Pronunciations
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/ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.
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The indefinite object was drawing away from us at a high speed and eventually disappeared into a veil of atmospherics, very much as a headlight disappearing into a fog.
Improving how headlights are designed and controlled does not have to mean choosing between environmental protection and public safety. Smarter lighting that reduces unnecessary brightness and glare can benefit wildlife, improve driver comfort, and support safer nighttime travel.
A woman's breast.
Usage- US usage
- in-plural
- Slang
- Vulgar
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Oh, well. She's got... great... casabas.[…]Well, you know. Melons.[…]Hoo-has? Honkers? Hooters? Headlights? Uh... tatas? Teeters? Tweeters? Tom-toms? Tetons?[…]I'm trying to say it. Uh, meatballs. Mangoes. Cream pies. Cupcakes? Uh... bangers? Bouncers? Bulumbas?[…]Bazongas? Breasts! I said it.
A woman's erect nipples, partially masked by clothing.
Usage- Canada
- in-plural
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- Vulgar
A jewel; especially a diamond.
Usage- US usage
- in-plural
- Slang
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).
Usage- US usage
- in-plural
- Slang
Noun
a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
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