Fresnel lantern

noun

A lantern used in theatre, which employs a Fresnel lens to wash light over an area of the stage.

Meanings

nounFresnel lantern (plural Fresnel lanterns)

plural Fresnel lanterns

  1. A lantern used in theatre, which employs a Fresnel lens to wash light over an area of the stage.

    Synonyms: Fresnel lamp

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA lantern used in theatre, which employs a Fresnel lens to wash light over an area of the stage.

Translations

Portuguese fresnel
  • fresnellantern used in theatre, which employs a Fresnel lens
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Chicago

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