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Riding Light (Noun)

Meaning

A light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The riding light was placed on the forestay of the ship to indicate its presence in the darkness of the harbor.
  • A riding light is used on a vessel to make its location more visible to other boats when anchored.
  • The crew forgot to turn on the riding light before nightfall, which caused some alarm from nearby vessels.
  • In maritime law, it's compulsory for anchored ships to display a riding light as a warning to others.
  • A steady or flashing riding light in a ship's rigging will inform other mariners that it is occupying a particular area of the water.

Synonyms

  • Anchor Light
  • Riding Lamp

Hypernyms

  • Light
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