drop light

Mechanic's portable lamp

A drop light is a portable electric light with a long cord, designed to be hung or held while working in awkward spaces.

The cord lets you lower—drop—the light into engine compartments, under sinks, or anywhere fixed lighting doesn't reach: He grabbed the drop light to see under the hood.

Also called a trouble light or work light.

fixture

pendant

Suspended jewelry ornament

bulb · cage · hook · workshop · garage · basement · inspection · portable · suspended · ceiling

worksite

mechanic

Vehicle maintenance professional

wiring · crawlspace · attic · handyman · toolbox · extension cord · clamp · outlet · industrial · maintenance

Opposites
installation type

drop lightceiling light

Lamp fixed above

recessed lighting · chandelier · wall sconce · pendant light · track lighting

mounting position

drop lightrecessed light

Fixture installed within ceiling

flush mount · skylight

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G