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Meaning of trick of the light | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

An optical illusion resulting from low lighting.

Examples

“In my darkened bedroom as a child, a trick⟳ of the light⟳ made my chair look⟳ like⟳ a crouching monster.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

trick of the trade trick or treat trick play trick question trick shot trick turner

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