"yardlight" meaning in All languages combined

See yardlight on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: yardlights [plural], yard light [alternative]
Etymology: From yard + light. Etymology templates: {{com|en|yard|light}} yard + light Head templates: {{en-noun}} yardlight (plural yardlights)
  1. A freestanding weatherproof exterior light fixture in a garden or landscaped setting.
    Sense id: en-yardlight-en-noun-Fb5138-8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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