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Meaning of Tilley lamp | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A kind of kerosene-powered lamp dating from the nineteenth century.

Examples

“The lighting used for the work in the tunnel was ordinary Tilley lamps, which were found to be efficient.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

tilleyite Tillich Tillicoultry Tillie Tillie and Mac book tillies