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Meaning of "gaslight" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GASLIGHT

gaslight  [ˈɡæsˌlaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GASLIGHT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gaslight is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GASLIGHT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of gaslight in the English dictionary

The definition of gaslight in the dictionary is a type of lamp in which the illumination is produced by an incandescent mantle heated by a jet of gas. Other definition of gaslight is the light produced by such a lamp.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GASLIGHT


candlelight
ˈkændəlˌlaɪt
cellulite
ˈsɛljʊˌlaɪt
crosslight
ˈkrɒsˌlaɪt
daylight
ˈdeɪˌlaɪt
downlight
ˈdaʊnˌlaɪt
electrolyte
ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌlaɪt
flashlight
ˈflæʃˌlaɪt
greenlight
ˈɡriːnˌlaɪt
headlight
ˈhɛdˌlaɪt
highlight
ˈhaɪˌlaɪt
limelight
ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt
metabolite
mɪˈtæbəˌlaɪt
moonlight
ˈmuːnˌlaɪt
satellite
ˈsætəˌlaɪt
searchlight
ˈsɜːtʃˌlaɪt
skylight
ˈskaɪˌlaɪt
socialite
ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪt
spotlight
ˈspɒtˌlaɪt
starlight
ˈstɑːˌlaɪt
twilight
ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GASLIGHT

gasification
gasified
gasifier
gasifies
gasiform
gasify
Gaskell
gasket
gaskin
gasless
gaslit
gasman
gasmen
gasogene
gasohol
gasolene
gasolier
gasoline
gasoline gauge
gasoline-powered

WORDS THAT END LIKE GASLIGHT

back-up light
backlight
bright
come to light
delight
flight
green light
in-flight
in mid-flight
light
plight
put to flight
red light
slight
sunlight
tail-light
the spotlight
torchlight
ultralight
Very light
white light

Synonyms and antonyms of gaslight in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gaslight» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GASLIGHT

Find out the translation of gaslight to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gaslight from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gaslight» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

煤气灯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

luz de gas
570 millions of speakers

English

gaslight
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गैस का प्रकाश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضوء الغاز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

газовое освещение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gaslight
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্যাসবাতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gaslight
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gaslicht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ガス燈
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가스 등
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đèn bằng ga
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காஸ்லைட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गॅसलाईट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

havagazı ışığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lume a gas
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Gaslight
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

газове освітлення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Gaslight
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

gaslight
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Gaslight
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gaslight
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gaslight
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gaslight

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GASLIGHT»

The term «gaslight» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.215 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GASLIGHT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gaslight» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gaslight» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gaslight

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GASLIGHT»

Discover the use of gaslight in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gaslight and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden ...
In this groundbreaking guide, the prominent therapist Dr. Robin Stern shows how the Gaslight Effect works and tells you how to: Turn up your Gaslight Radar, so you know when a relationship is headed for trouble Determine whether you are ...
Dr. Robin Stern, 2007
2
Gaslight
The politics of art and sexuality that continue to litter her path as a lesbian academic and a serious artist.In this extraordinary and unforgettable memoir, Carol Guess brilliantly illuminates the path to art and to individuality.
Carol Guess, 2001
3
Under the Gaslight: A Totally Original and Picturesque Drama ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Augustin Daly, 2012
4
Murder by Gaslight
In this book, the author has produced detailed accounts of ten shocking murder cases which will chill modern readers just as they did the Victorians and Edwardians.
Leonard Piper, 1991
5
Terror by gaslight: more Victorian tales of terror
Fourteen chillers from as many nineteenth-century English and American writers play on our fears of evil eyes, dark depressions, creepy creatures, and weird wanderers
Hugh Lamb, 1976
6
Gaslight In Page Street
Harry Bowling was a much-loved author and has legions of fans - the stunning new package will also appeal to readers discovering Harry's novels for the first time Page Street, a shabby, cobbled and gaslit Bermondsey backstreet is home to a ...
Harry Bowling, 2010
7
Gaslight melodrama: from Victorian London to 1940s Hollywood
Barefoot (film studies, Middlesex U., England) examines 1940s Hollywood melodramas which were set in Victorian London as well as British films set in Victorian or Edwardian times.
Guy Barefoot, 2001
8
Gaslight Grimoire: Dark Tales of Sherlock Holmes
A collection of eleven all new tales of mystery and dark fantasy featuring Sherlock Holmes, master of deductive reasoning, confronting the irrational, the unexpected, and the fantastic in the weird worlds of the Gaslight Grimoire.
J. R. Campbell, Charles Prepolec, 2008
9
Terror by Gaslight: A Stage Thriller in Two Acts
First presented on CBS Television.
Tim J. Kelly, 1981
10
Chicago by Gaslight: A History of Chicago's Netherworld, ...
Offers a history of crime and corruption in Chicago from 1880-1920, including coverage of the Haymarket riot, the gamblers' wars, graft, and the activities in the city's red-light district.
Richard Lindberg, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GASLIGHT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gaslight is used in the context of the following news items.
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Blackberry coulis tops a summery dessert at Gaslight Brasserie …
At the South End's Gaslight Brasserie, a refreshing blackberry coulis is served atop a lemon souffle glace. A beautiful shade of deep maroon, ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
2
Nashville theater roundup for July 12 - The Tennessean
Running Thursday through July 25 at Gaslight Dinner Theatre at The Renaissance Center, 855 Highway 46 S., in Dickson. Performances at 1 ... «The Tennessean, Jul 15»
3
Recipes for fruit coulis to dress up desserts and snacks - Magazine …
Blackberry coulis tops a summery dessert at Gaslight Brasserie. The dark, fruity sauce complements a perfectly tart frozen lemon souffle glace. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
4
Gaslight announced 'Paint and Steel' show
MARSHALL -- Gaslight Art Colony has announced a new exhibit, “Paint and Steel” by artists Jackie Tice and Philip Dees. The exhibit will open ... «Journal Gazette and Times-Courier, Jul 15»
5
Disneyland: 60 things you might not know about the Magic Kingdom …
The original 19th century gaslight lampposts along Main Street, U.S.A., came from Baltimore, Boston and Philadelphia. 46. The Kodak Camera ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
6
Season singer-songwriter leads open mic for array of artists as her …
... Tinfoil), Hunter Park (of She Returns From War) to various members of Finnegan Bell, Josh Roberts and the Hinges and Gaslight Street. «Charleston Post Courier, Jul 15»
7
Developers plan hotel, apartments on site of former Kline Iron and …
“We want working professionals, and we think this site is perfect for them because of the gaslight district that is the Vista and access to groceries ... «ColaDaily.com, Jul 15»
8
Kanye West, Iggy Azalea, Keith Urban & More Tackle RBC Ottawa …
Other artists on the lineup include The Gaslight Anthem, CeeLo Green, Deep Purple, Interpol, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Richard Thompson, Edward ... «Music Times, Jul 15»
9
Downtown staple has history behind the mic
Brian Borman of Huntingburg, left, Chris Nelson of Jasper and Mark Sparrow of Ireland performed during open mic night at the Gaslight in ... «The Herald, Jul 15»
10
What's Next After 'Batman: Arkham Knight'?
In fact, Warner Bros. was toying with the idea of a Batman: Gotham by Gaslight game before Rocksteady was brought on to create Arkham ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»

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