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Meaning of "lanthorn" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LANTHORN

lanthorn  [ˈlæntˌhɔːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LANTHORN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lanthorn 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 LANTHORN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lanthorn

Lantern

A lantern is a portable lighting device or mounted light fixture used to illuminate broad areas. Lanterns may also be used for signaling, as torches, or as general light sources outdoors. Low light level varieties are used for decoration. The term "lantern" is also used more generically to mean a light source, or the enclosure for a light source. Examples are glass pane enclosed street lights, or the housing for the top lamp and lens section of a lighthouse.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LANTHORN


alphorn
ˈælpˌhɔːn
althorn
ˈæltˌhɔːn
bighorn
ˈbɪɡˌhɔːn
buckhorn
ˈbʌkˌhɔːn
bullhorn
ˈbʊlˌhɔːn
flugelhorn
ˈfluːɡəlˌhɔːn
foghorn
ˈfɒɡˌhɔːn
greenhorn
ˈɡriːnˌhɔːn
hartshorn
ˈhɑːtsˌhɔːn
inkhorn
ˈɪŋkˌhɔːn
leghorn
ˈlɛɡˌhɔːn
longhorn
ˈlɒŋˌhɔːn
Matterhorn
ˈmætəˌhɔːn
pronghorn
ˈprɒŋˌhɔːn
saxhorn
ˈsæksˌhɔːn
shoehorn
ˈʃuːˌhɔːn
shorthorn
ˈʃɔːtˌhɔːn
Strayhorn
ˈstreɪˌhɔːn
waldhorn
ˈwɔːldˌhɔːn
Weisshorn
ˈvaɪsˌhɔːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LANTHORN

lant
lantana
lanterloo
lantern
lantern fish
lantern fly
lantern gurnard
lantern jaw
lantern pinion
lantern slide
lantern wheel
lantern-jawed
lanterne rouge
lanternist
lanthanide
lanthanide series
lanthanon
lanthanum
lanuginose
lanuginous

WORDS THAT END LIKE LANTHORN

alder buckthorn
bethorn
blackthorn
boxthorn
buckthorn
cascara buckthorn
Christ´s thorn
Christ´s-thorn
firethorn
French horn
hawthorn
horn
powder horn
quickthorn
rhino horn
sea buckthorn
shorn
sloethorn
thorn
whitethorn

Synonyms and antonyms of lanthorn in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lanthorn» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LANTHORN

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

Translator English - Chinese

lanthorn
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lanthorn
570 millions of speakers

English

lanthorn
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लालटेन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

lanthorn
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

lanthorn
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Lanthorn
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

lanthorn
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lanterne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lanthorn
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lanthorn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

lanthorn
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

lanthorn
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lanthorn
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lanthorn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

lanthorn
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लॅंथोर्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Lanthorn
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lanterna
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lanthorn
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

lanthorn
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lanthorn
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Lanthorn
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lanthorn
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Lanthorn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lanthorn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lanthorn

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LANTHORN»

The term «lanthorn» is normally little used and occupies the 113.763 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LANTHORN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LANTHORN»

Discover the use of lanthorn in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lanthorn and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Jack O'Lanthorn: And Other Poems ......
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Nora Chesson, 2011
2
A Guide to the use of the magic lanthorn and dissolving view ...
CONSTRUCTION. d The Improved Magic, or Phantasmagoria Lanthorn, consists of a tin or wooden box, about 9in. long, 5 in. wide, & 12in. in height,with a chimney on the top to carry away the smoke from a lamp placed in the inside. This is a ...
‎1847
3
A paper Lanthorn for Puseyites ... New edition, revised
$3 fiaperrlsntem for Buszpites. 23 But the victory is small when so easily Won, And her way she will find, if I leave her alone ;— If I take up her books, which are laid on the table, I at least shall see Hooker or Land on the label: The stools for the ...
‎1850
4
The London encyclopaedia: or, Universal dictionary of ...
Interna (d lateo, because the light lies hid within it) ; written, corruptly, lanthorn and lenthorn. A case for exhibiting or concealing a lisrht : lantern-jaws, such as if a candle were burning in the mouth might transmit the light ; or as would serve for  ...
Thomas Curtis, 1829
5
London encyclopaedia; or, Universal dictionary of science, ...
Lan'tern-jaw, >Span. an<i P°rt- lanterna ; Lan'tern-maker. j Lat. laterna ( d lateo, because the liTMht lies hid within it); written, corruptly, lanthorn and lenthorn. A case for exhibiting or concealing a li<?ht : lantern-jaws, such as if a candle were  ...
Thomas Tegg, 1829
6
Reports of the late John Smeaton, F.R.S., made on various ...
The top of the stone setting or pitching of the foundation is herein supposed to be about 3 feet 6 inches below the general surface of the ground, from whence the height of 90 feet to the centre of the lanthorn is taken ; but as it is intended that ...
John Smeaton, 1837
7
THE MAGAZINE OF SCIENCE
The principle upon which Mr. Childe played his lanthorns was very simple, and it will be best explained by considering first how the views may be produced by the simple magic lanthorn without other aid. As we fully explained the nature of the ...
‎1843
8
Jack O' Lanthorn
Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past.
Christabel Rose Coleridge, 2011
9
Encyclopaedia Perthensis; Or Universal Dictionary of the ...
Latin: it is by mistake often written lanthorn.'] A transparent case for a candle. — God shall be my hope, My stay, my guide, my lanthorn to my feet. ' .. Shak. — Thou art our .admiral; thou bearest the lanthorn in the poop, but 'tis in the nose of thee ...
‎1816
10
Encyclopaedia Perthensis; or, Universal dictionary of ...
[lanterne, Fr. lattrna, Latin: it is by mistake often written lanthorn.] A transparent case for a candle. — God (hall be my hope, My stay, my guide, my lanthorn to my feet. Sbak. — Thou art our admiral ; thou bearest the lanthorn in the poop, but 'tis  ...
Encyclopaedia Perthensis, 1816

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LANTHORN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lanthorn is used in the context of the following news items.
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11 file for seats in Cumberland County on Tuesday
... Hope Mills town commissioner, and Jeremy George and Johnny Lanthorn, town commissioner hopefuls in Stedman and Wade, respectively. «Fayetteville Observer, Jul 15»
2
A REASONABLE TUITION RAISE
While no student wants to see their tuition bill go up, the Lanthorn recognizes that for the 2015-16 school year, it could have been a lot worse. «Grand Valley Lanthorn, Jul 15»
3
The costs of spending the summer back home
... sports guide. By Adam Knorr and sports@lanthorn.com Published 12 hours ago ... By Lanthorn Editorial Board Published 12 hours ago ... «Grand Valley Lanthorn, Jul 15»
4
Quick Hits: GVSU women's athletics recognized
GVSU summer sports guide. By Adam Knorr and sports@lanthorn.com Published 07/13/15 1:59pm. New beginnings for GVSU Formula SAE. «Grand Valley Lanthorn, Jul 15»
5
GVSU hires former assistant as head coach
GVSU summer sports guide. By Adam Knorr and sports@lanthorn.com Published 12 hours ago. New beginnings for GVSU Formula SAE. «Grand Valley Lanthorn, Jul 15»
6
GVSU adds cricket for 2015
GVSU summer sports guide. By Adam Knorr and sports@lanthorn.com Published 12 hours ago. New beginnings for GVSU Formula SAE. «Grand Valley Lanthorn, Jul 15»
7
Oregon sports history
... until 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, that there would be a game at 12:49 p.m. The Mavs won that game 2-0 behind Gene Lanthorn's two-hitter. «Pamplin Media Group, Jul 15»
8
Lanthorn passes away in Calif.
EUGENE LANTHORN poses for a photo early in his high school career at Wy'East. Lanthorn passed away on June 13 in his home in Lewiston, ... «Dalles Chronicle, Jun 15»
9
Laker Navy celebrates 50 years at 20th Lubbers Cup
GVSU summer sports guide. By Adam Knorr and sports@lanthorn.com Published 07/13/15 1:59pm. New beginnings for GVSU Formula SAE. «Grand Valley Lanthorn, Apr 15»
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Innovation 101: Four reasons GVSU should welcome wild wolves to …
You might be asking yourself why in the world someone would want that, or perhaps why the Lanthorn allows a rambling hermit with a screw or ... «Grand Valley Lanthorn, Apr 15»

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