Meaning of drop light | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A lamp that is suspended, for example, by a cable.
2. Such a lamp on a retractable cable, suitable for workshops and garages, where the light can easily be taken down underneath cars, trucks, locomotives, machinery, and so on, then easily put away in an overhead position.
3. A window in a train carriage that is opened by pushing it downward into the door.

Examples

“A single drop light burned far back, beyond an open, once-gilt elevator.”

“The sliding door, which is fitted with a drop light, is shrouded with bristle-type draught excluders.”

“Ventilation was by louvres and brass grilles over the windows and by droplights in the end doors.”

“The side doors to the cab have been replaced by droplights and the train will not start unless these are closed or within a few inches of the closed position.”

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