"followspot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: followspots [plural]
Etymology: From follow + spot. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|follow|spot}} follow + spot Head templates: {{en-noun}} followspot (plural followspots)
  1. (theater) A spotlight that follows a performer as they move around on the stage. Categories (topical): Theater
    Sense id: en-followspot-en-noun-ZuyOJLy4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, theater

Inflected forms

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