low beam

noun

1. an automobile headlight beam providing short-range illumination of a road and intended chiefly for use in driving on the streets of cities, towns, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of low beam¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Being more than common tall, Mr Oliphant's head was saved by the intervention of a low beam, in which a deep sword-cut was found.

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In going through the entry there was a low beam across it, which made it necessary to stoop, in order to avoid being struck by it.

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Keeping the illuminator on low beam, Dfar-Lll led the way through the bushes.

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The lantern hung from a low beam just above his face; his eyes blazed across the short interval with the splendor of a hawk's.

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