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occulting light

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noun

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  1. a beacon having a light covered briefly at regular intervals.

Etymology

Origin of occulting light

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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An occulting light means that some of the time the light is shut off, and at others it isn't.

From The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis

The buoy holds 380 cub. ft. of gas, and exhibits an occulting light for 2533 hours.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various

He was well acquainted with these waters, and he held on stoutly until the occulting light of Maceio showed low over the sea straight ahead.

From The Stowaway Girl by Tracy, Louis

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