Davy lamp

noun

1. a safety lamp formerly used by miners.

Davy lamp

noun

1. See safety lamp

Word History and Origins

Origin of Davy lamp¹

First recorded in 1810–20; named after Sir H. Davy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Davy lamp¹

C19: named after Sir Humphry Davy , who invented it

Example Sentences

John DaviesKirkby in Cleveland, North Yorkshire • The container of the Olympic flame flown into the UK is actually a Davy lamp, invented by Sir Humphry Davy 200 years ago to prevent explosions in coalmines.

From The Guardian

There was a high percentage of fire-damp, too, as constant little explosions in their Davy lamps informed them.

From Project Gutenberg

Explain to colliers principle of the Davy lamp.

From Project Gutenberg

He thought perhaps the butty would let him go down with his Davy lamp.

From Project Gutenberg

Men were much more careless in the handling of naked lights than they are now, and the beneficent gift of the Davy lamp was looked on with mistrust.

From Project Gutenberg