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Very light

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛri, ˈvɪəri/

Definition of Very light

noun

  • a flare fired into the air from a pistol for signalling or for temporary illumination.

Origin:

early 20th century: named after Edward W. Very (1847–1910), American naval officer

Very light in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Very light in the US English dictionary