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backlight.

Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbæk.laɪt/
  1. Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.

    uncountable
    The backlight from the sunset cast the pier and the crowd in silhouette.
    Egg candling uses backlight to look for chick embryos.
  2. Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention. A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.

    countable
  3. Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention. Light that is behind a photographic subject.

    uncountable
  4. Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention. A light attached to an LCD display.

    countable
  5. The rear window of a motor car.

    countable
Where this word comes from

From back + light.

verb/ˈbæk.laɪt/
  1. To illuminate something from behind.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From back + light.

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