crosslight

English

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Light that comes from the side, causing shadows that can obscure objects of view or create strong contrasts.
  • (countable) A traffic light intended principally to allow pedestrian or other traffic from a lesser roadway to cross a busier roadway.
  • (uncountable) Illumination directed at the performers or subject matter from opposite sides of the set.
  • (uncountable) Light that results from multiple sources and different directions.
  • (uncountable) Multiple perspectives or points of view.
  • (countable) One of differing points of view.

Etymology

Compound from English cross (grumpy) + English light (not heavy, lacking weight, not weighed down, ignite, very like, come, make less heavy, get down, same as, drop, illuminate, lacking weight mental gravity, shine, lacking mental gravity, weak, pale, bright, lighten, l, luminous, visible, little weight, make bright, dismount, unload).

Origin

English

light

Gloss

not heavy, lacking weight, not weighed down, ignite, very like, come, make less heavy, get down, same as, drop, illuminate, lacking weight mental gravity, shine, lacking mental gravity, weak, pale, bright, lighten, l, luminous, visible, little weight, make bright, dismount, unload

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

弱

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