"ring light" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ring lights [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ring light (plural ring lights)
  1. (photography) A continuous circular strip of light around a camera lens (either directly on the rim or as a standalone item) for the purpose of evenly illuminating the subject. Wikipedia link: ring light Categories (topical): Fashion, Photography Synonyms: ring lamp Translations (light): Ringlicht [neuter] (German), リングライト (ringu raito) (Japanese)
    Sense id: en-ring_light-en-noun-HmQsuLoi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

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