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dark lantern

/dɑːrk ˈlæn.tərn/

NOUN

1. A portable lantern that conceals or controls its light

A lantern designed to allow its light to be concealed or directed, commonly used for carrying light without revealing it openly.

1.1. A concealed or controlled light source

A portable lighting device that allows the user to control, shield, or conceal its light when moving through dark places.

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Examples

  • He carried a dark lantern to navigate through the old mansion.
  • The detective used a dark lantern to search for clues in the abandoned warehouse.
  • In the darkness of the forest, the only light came from his dark lantern.

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