clip-on light

Grip-mounted lamp

A clip-on light is a small lamp with a spring-loaded clamp that attaches to surfaces like headboards, desks, or book covers.

The clip mechanism allows positioning without a dedicated base or mounting hardware: She attached a clip-on light to her bedframe for reading.

Also called a clamp light.

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portable · clamp · bedside · LED · glow · brightness · flexible · gooseneck · book · late night reading · headboard · bed frame · USB · power cord · rechargeable · bulb · task · adjustable

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attachment method

clip-on lightfloor lamp

Tall freestanding light fixture

table lamp · torchiere · recessed light · pendant light · ceiling light

installation permanence

clip-on lightrecessed lighting

Illumination installed within surfaces

wall sconce · chandelier · track lighting

Family

clip, light, clips, clipped, clipping, clipper, clippers, lights, lighted

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G