headlamp

Vehicle's forward illumination

A headlamp is a light mounted on the front of a vehicle—what Americans usually call a headlight.

The word also refers to a light worn on the head, typically strapped around the forehead, leaving hands free for tasks in the dark: I grabbed my headlamp before heading into the cave.

lighting

beam

Structural support member

bulb · halogen · xenon · incandescent · flashlight · torch · lantern · spotlight · floodlight · glow

gear

helmet

Protective head covering

  • backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
  • strapNarrow flexible binding material
  • elasticAble to stretch, rebounds

adjustable · waterproof · lightweight · compact · clip · mount · tilt · red-light · pocket · carabiner

outdoor

camping

Outdoor recreational lodging

mountaineering · trekking · wilderness · bivouac · campsite · tent · navigation · forest · backcountry · stargazing

exploration

cave

Underground hollow in rock

expedition · archaeology · excavation · tunnel · cavern · grotto · potholing · caving · descent · rappelling

automotive

high-beam

Strongest headlight setting

projector · reflector · lens · housing · assembly · bulb · alignment · restoration · yellowing · polishing

safety

visibility

Range of clear sight

hazard · warning · nighttime · signaling · flares · precaution · survival · protection · search-and-rescue · SOS

Categories
Opposites
vehicle position

headlamptaillight

Vehicle's back signal

tail lamp · rear light · brake light · reverse light · backup light

light emission vs. darkness

headlampdarkness

Total absence of light

blackout

Family

headlamps

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G