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Oil Lamp

Description:

An oil lamp is a portable lighting device that uses oil as fuel to produce light. It consists of a container or reservoir that holds the oil, a wick that absorbs the oil, and a burner to ignite the oil-soaked wick.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A traditional source of lighting using combustible oil.

Oil lamps were commonly used in households before the invention of electric lighting.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A decorative or ornamental lamp that uses oil as a fuel, often used for ambiance.

The antique oil lamp on the mantelpiece added a touch of elegance to the room.

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Sense 3:

Noun: A lamp used during power outages or in areas without electricity.

She relied on an oil lamp during the camping trip in the wilderness.

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Sample Sentences:

• I carefully lit the wick of the oil lamp and the gentle glow illuminated the room.
• The scent of the oil used in the antique oil lamps filled the air with nostalgia.
• During the blackout, we gathered around the oil lamp, grateful for its warm light.
• She purchased a beautiful oil lamp as a souvenir from her trip to the ancient city.
• In the 19th century, oil lamps were a common sight in every household.