Searchlight
/sˈɜˌrtʃlaɪt/
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Definition
(noun) A light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction, generally for military use.
Sentence Examples
Ziri turned on the searchlight.
Ziri searched the surrounding waters with a searchlight.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The prison guard swept the ____ across the yard to check for any unusual activity.