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lamps

The correct spelling is lamps.

How to pronounce lamps

noun

IPA: /læmps/

Say it like: Lam-ps

The correct spelling is lamps. A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
  2. 2.A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.
  3. 3.A piece of furniture holding one or more electric light sockets.

verb

  1. 1.To hit, clout, belt, wallop.
  2. 2.To hunt at night using a lamp; see lamping.
  3. 3.To hang out or chill; to do nothing in particular.

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