Flashlamps

/ˈflæʃˌlæmps/ noun

Definition

Plural of flashlamp; multiple flash bulbs or lamps used for bright illumination in photography.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'flashlamp,' formed by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

Vintage photographers often used banks of flashlamps that would ignite in sequence, creating that distinctive cascading bright light you see in old Hollywood photos and newsreels.

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