Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

range light

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.91 in modern English

Syllables
range -light
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One of the lights placed in line, usually at or near a lighthouse, to direct the course of a ship through a channel.

noun

One of the lights on board ship placed to give a ready indication of changes of course to other vessels.

Etymology

From range + light.

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does range light mean?
One of the lights placed in line, usually at or near a lighthouse, to direct the course of a ship through a channel.
Where does range light come from?
From range + light.

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