uplight
uplight · uplights
A recessed light fixture that directs the light in an upward directionA recessed light fixture that directs the light in an upward direction.
Meaning
1 sensesA recessed light fixture that directs the light in an upward direction.
Origin
From up- + light. Compare Saterland Frisian apljuchte (“to illuminate”), West Frisian opljFrom up- + light. Compare Saterland Frisian apljuchte (“to illuminate”), West Frisian opljochtsje (“to illuminate”), Dutch oplichten (“to illuminate”), German Low German upluchten, uplüchten (“to illuminate”), German aufleuchten (“to illuminate”).
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