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Drop light

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001884

A portable work light used in railway maintenance and inspection, consisting of a light source enclosed in a protective cage and suspended by a flexible cord. This device provides localized illumination for tasks in dimly lit areas, such as undercarriages or engine compartments. Drop lights often feature a hook for convenient hanging and a durable construction to withstand harsh environments.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001884
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectRail equipment
Synonymsdrop window
TranslationsGerman: Klappenster; Spanish: ventana de guillotina; French: fenêtre coulissante
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001884",
  "term": "Drop light",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A portable work light used in railway maintenance and inspection, consisting of a light source enclosed in a protective cage and suspended by a flexible cord. This device provides localized illumination for tasks in dimly lit areas, such as undercarriages or engine compartments. Drop lights often feature a hook for convenient hanging and a durable construction to withstand harsh environments.",
  "synonyms": [
    "drop window"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Klappenster",
    "es": "ventana de guillotina",
    "fr": "fenêtre coulissante"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/drop-light/"
}

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