lightboard

English

noun
Definitions
  • An electronic console used to control the lights in a theatre.

Etymology

Compound from English light (not heavy, lacking weight, not weighed down, ignite, very like, come, make less heavy, get down, same as, drop, illuminate, lacking weight mental gravity, shine, lacking mental gravity, weak, pale, bright, lighten, l, luminous, visible, little weight, make bright, dismount, unload) + English board (plank).

Origin

English

board

Gloss

plank

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