flashgun

/ˈflæʃɡʌn/

Definitions

1. noun

A portable electronic device that produces a very short burst of light, often used in photography to provide additional lighting.

“The photographer used a flashgun to take a better picture of the sunset.”

2. verb

To use a flashgun to illuminate a subject.

“The photographer flashgunned the scene to capture more detail.”

Synonyms

  • camera flash
  • flashlight
  • strobe

Antonyms

  • darkness
  • shadows