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Definitions for lamppost
ˈlæmpˌpoʊstlamp·post

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. lamppostnoun

    a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)

Wiktionary

  1. lamppostnoun

    The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.

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  1. lamppost

    A lamppost is a tall structure designed to carry and support a lighting fixture, usually positioned along the side of the road, pathway or other public areas. It typically consists of a long, vertical pole made of metal or concrete, with a light fixture attached to the top to illuminate the surrounding area at night or during poor visibility conditions.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lamppost in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lamppost in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of lamppost in a Sentence

  1. Kenny Beckman:

    You only see what’s under the lamppost.

  2. Christopher Hampton:

    Asking a working writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamppost how it feels about dogs.

  3. John Osborne:

    Asking a working writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamppost what it feels about dogs.

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