flashgun

Plural: flashguns

Noun

• A photographic device providing a sudden burst of light.
• a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
• An electrically powered device used to trigger a flashbulb.
• Any similar unit used to generate repeatable flashes of light for photography.

Examples

• His opponent’s triple-word score was like a FLASHGUN, momentarily blinding him to his own good plays.

Synonyms

flash, flash bulb, flash lamp, flashbulb, photoflash, flashlight