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dark lantern

/dɑːk ˈlæntən/

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/dɑːk ˈlæntən/formalobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин для фонаря с выдвижной заслонкой или панелью, которая может скрывать свет, используемый для скрытного освещения. Фраза в настоящее время в значительной степени устарела.

A historical term for a lantern with a sliding shutter or panel that can conceal the light, used for stealthy illumination. The phrase is now largely archaic.

  1. Obscured light sourceC2formalbritish

    A lantern with a sliding shutter or mechanism that can hide the light, used historically for secrecy.

    ruПотайной фонарь

    • The thief carried a dark lantern to avoid detection.
    • In the novel, the spy used a dark lantern to signal his accomplice.
    • The museum displayed an antique dark lantern from the 18th century.
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