lightcover

noun
UK /ˈlaɪtˌkʌvə/
US /ˈlaɪtˌkʌvər/

A lightcover is a soft cover that keeps light out or keeps something safe from light.

She pulled the lightcover over the lamp to make the room dim.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A thin protective layer placed over a light or light-sensitive object.

The camera's lightcover protects the lens from bright sun.

3. A small cloth or shield used to block a beam of light.

He fitted a lightcover on the flashlight so it wouldn't wake the baby.

4. A decorative cover for a light fixture.

The glass lightcover on the ceiling fan was shaped like a flower.