"footlight" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: footlight [singular], footlights [plural]
Etymology: foot + light Etymology templates: {{compound|foot|light}} foot + light Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A footlight is a stage light located at the front edge of the stage that illuminates the actors from foot level up.
    Sense id: simple-footlight-en-noun-LGZ1-SB-
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