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headlight (n.)

large lamp and reflector carried in front to illuminate at night, 1861, originally of ships and locomotives, from head (n.) + light (n.). Related: Headlights, which, as slang for "a woman's breasts," is from 1940s.

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Definitions of headlight from WordNet

headlight (n.)
a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive;
Synonyms: headlamp
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