headlights

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He fixed that defect and now when he steps on the switch on the floor, the lights switch up or down and the jewel lets the driver know where the headlights are aimed.

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  1. noun A light with a reflector and lens mounted on the front of a locomotive, automobile, or other vehicle. Also called headlamp.
  2. noun A lamp mounted on a miner's or spelunker's hard hat.

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  • But the headlights are approaching across the deserted parking lot. —  Lemons Never Lie by Richard Stark
  • LED headlights are four times more energy efficient compared to traditional halogen headlights, and they also feature a practically indefinite service life, so you won't have to worry (too much) ... —  Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now
  • She certainly was no deer caught in the headlights, which is about all she had to avoid to jump over the low bar set for her. —  TalkLeft
  • He fixed that defect and now when he steps on the switch on the floor, the lights switch up or down and the jewel lets the driver know where the headlights are aimed. —  phillyBurbs.com: Home RSS feed
  • Because of the 911-headlights, the Dakara affects like a sports car. —  Jalopnik
 

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