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Definitions of lanterns in various dictionaries:
noun - light in a transparent protective case
noun - a protective case for a light
LANTERNS - Today, English-speakers use the term lantern to describe many types of portable lighting, but lanterns originated as a protective enclosure for a lig...
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| In Chengdu, China you can see an ancient festival of these, & perhaps "raise the red" one |
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| Plural form of lantern. |
| a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it may be carried or hung. |
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Today, English-speakers use the term Lantern to describe many types of portable lighting, but lanterns originated as a protective enclosure for a light sourceusually a candle or a wick in oilto make it easier to carry and hang up, and more reliable outdoors or in drafty interiors. * Lanterns were usually made from a metal frame with several sides (usually four, but up to eight), commonly with a hook or hoop of metal on top. Windows of some translucent material would be fitted in the sides, now usually glass or plastic but formerly thin sheets of animal horn, or tinplate punched with holes or decorative patterns; though some antique lanterns have only a metal grid, clearly indicating their function was that outlined below. * Though primarily used to prevent a burning candle or wick being extinguished, another important function was to reduce the risk of fire should a spark leap from the flame or the light be dropped. This was especially important below deck on ships: a fire on a wooden sh |