clip light

Clamping portable illuminator

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

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

Also called a clamp light.

Related
  • lampElectric light fixture
  • clampDevice for holding tight
  • deskFurniture for writing
  • readingInterpreting written text
  • batteryPortable electricity storage

battery operated · portable · LED · glow · illuminate · attach · bedside · book · late night reading · flexible · gooseneck · spotlight · task · shade · bulb · cord · bright · dim

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Opposites
mounting method

clip lightfloor lamp

Tall freestanding light fixture

recessed lighting · table lamp · pendant light · ceiling light · chandelier

scale and permanence

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Decorative suspended light fixture

floor lamp · recessed lighting · industrial lighting · stadium lights · streetlight

Family

clip, light, clips, clipped, clipping, clippings, lights, lighted, lighting

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