Definitions

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  • noun A wide automotive lamp intended to increase visibility in poor weather conditions.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun headlight that provides strong beam for use in foggy weather

Etymologies

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fog +‎ lamp

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Examples

  • Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc: projector low beams, selectable light- sensing headlamps, automatic lamp substitution * Front halogen foglamps * Single red rear foglamp *

    craigslist | all for sale / wanted in SF bay area webmaster@craigslist.org 2010

  • Although official details haven't been released for either model, a set of promo shots have already leaked out, showing a slightly reworked fascia equipped with a few organic creases, new foglamp surrounds and a tweaked grille.

    Autoblog 2009

  • The front and rear bumpers are enhanced by gloss black details, while the foglamp surrounds, exterior mirror housings and lip spoiler are all picked out in a contrasting white finish.

    Autoblog 2009

  • The front and rear bumpers are enhanced by gloss black details, while the foglamp surrounds, exterior mirror housings and lip spoiler are all picked out in a contrasting white finish.

    Autoblog 2009

  • The dual headlight configuration and foglamp position follow the styling direction of BMW X models with three-dimensional surrounds added to the headlights and L-shaped rear light clusters which utilize LEDs.

    BusinessWeek.com -- 2008

  • Mr. Self’s own text is immensely learned in cabbie lore and even creates a cab-based “Clockwork Orange”-like language, in which the sun is the “foglamp,” for example, and the moon an “édlite.”

    Archive 2006-12-01 Ann Althouse 2006

  • Mr. Self’s own text is immensely learned in cabbie lore and even creates a cab-based “Clockwork Orange”-like language, in which the sun is the “foglamp,” for example, and the moon an “édlite.”

    Memoirs, cartoons, rotting fish, peevish men... Ann Althouse 2006

  • Mr. Self’s own text is immensely learned in cabbie lore and even creates a cab-based “Clockwork Orange”-like language, in which the sun is the “foglamp,” for example, and the moon an “édlite.”

    “Like a bag full of genitals." Ann Althouse 2006

  • projector low beams, selectable light- sensing headlamps, automatic lamp substitution * Front halogen foglamps * Single red rear foglamp * Programmable daytime running lamps * Dual auto heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, integrated turn signals, auto- dimming driver mirror *

    craigslist | all for sale / wanted in SF bay area webmaster@craigslist.org 2010

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