jacklight
[ jak-lahyt ]
/ ˈdʒækˌlaɪt /
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noun
a portable cresset, oil-burning lantern, or electric light used as a lure in hunting or fishing at night.
verb (used with object), jack·light·ed or jack·lit, jack·light·ing.
to hunt or fish for with a jacklight.
verb (used without object), jack·light·ed or jack·lit, jack·light·ing.
to hunt or fish with the aid of a jacklight.
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