What does riding lamp mean?

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rid·ing lamp

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  1. anchor light, riding light, riding lampnoun

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

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  1. riding lamp

    A riding lamp is a lantern traditionally used on ships, left burning all night when a ship was at anchor. It would provide constant light to sailors who were onboard and also served as signal lighting for other passing vessels to be aware of the parked ship to avoid a collision. Also referred to as an anchor lamp.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of riding lamp in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of riding lamp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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