Riding Lamp (Noun)
Meaning
A light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The riding lamp on the schooner shone brightly in the darkness as it rode out the stormy night at anchor.
- The bosun's mate was tasked with checking the riding lamp to ensure it was securely fastened and burning steadily.
- As the vessel dropped anchor in the safe harbor, the captain ordered the crew to hoist the riding lamp to serve as a warning to other ships.
- The riding lamp swayed gently in the breeze as the ship rode at anchor in the tranquil bay.
- The customs inspector boarded the ship and made his way to the rigging to check the riding lamp, verifying that it conformed to international maritime regulations.