lamp

US /læmp/
UK /læmp/
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1.

a device for giving light, either one consisting of an electric bulb together with its holder and shade or one burning oil or gas

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She turned on the lamp to read her book.
The antique lamp cast a warm glow in the room.
1.

to hit or strike (something) hard

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He lamped the ball over the fence.
The boxer lamped his opponent with a powerful punch.