joblight
nounUK /ˈdʒɒblaɪt/
US /ˈdʒɑːblaɪt/
A joblight is a small light you use to see your work better.
She clipped a joblight to her book so she could read in the dark.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short burst of brightness used to check a small task.
He gave the shelf a quick joblight before drilling.
3. A light that shows which job is being done.
The joblight on the machine turned green when the work started.
4. A small light worn on the head or clothes while working.
The mechanic wore a joblight to see under the car.