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Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.

(by extension) Infrared or ultraviolet radiation.

A source of illumination.

A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.

A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.

(enlightenment) (figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.

(rare) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.

A notable person within a specific field or discipline.

(painting) The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to ''shade''.

A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.

A flame or something used to create fire.

(slang) A cigarette lighter.

A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.

A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any.

(crosswording) The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.

(informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.

Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.

The power of perception by vision.

The brightness of the eye or eyes.

To start (a fire). +

To set fire to; to set burning. +

To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark. +

To become ignited; to take fire. +

To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.

(pinball) To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.

Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.

Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.

(of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.

Having little or relatively little actual weight; not cumbrous or unwieldy.

Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.

Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard{{,}} or proper amount; clipped or diminished.

Lacking that which burdens or makes heavy.

Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.

Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.

(military) Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.

(of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; {{n-g|by extension,}} pertaining to a ship which is light.

(of a locomotive or consist of locomotives) Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.

With low viscosity.

(cookery) Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.

Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.

Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.

(having little force or momentum)Gentle; having little force or momentum.

Easy to endure or perform.

Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.

(obsolete) Unchaste, wanton.

Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.

(dated) Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile.

Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.

Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.

Easily interrupted by stimulation.

Cheerful.

Carrying little.

(curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.

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A low-alcohol lager.

(historical) A member of the light cavalry.

(nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter

To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.

(by extension) To leave; to depart.

To find by chance.

To stop upon {{gloss|of eyes or a glance}}; to notice

(archaic) To alight; to land or come down.