Crosslight

Quick meaning: Crosslight is a noun meaning (uncountable) Light that comes from the side, causing shadows that can obscure objects of view or create strong contrasts.

Meaning

(uncountable) Light that comes from the side, causing shadows that can obscure objects of view or create strong contrasts.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A traffic light intended principally to allow pedestrian or other traffic from a lesser roadway to cross a busier roadway.
2. (uncountable, theater) Illumination directed at the performers or subject matter from opposite sides of the set.
3. (uncountable) Light that results from multiple sources and different directions.
4. (uncountable, figurative) Multiple perspectives or points of view.
5. (countable, figurative) One of a number of differing points of view.
6. (transitive) To illuminate from the side.

Example Sentences

When the crosslight turned green, silence was much less perilous.

Use crosslight on the coat to show the warp and woof, and bring out texture.

This positioning will create a crosslight that will leave half your subject in shadow.

Again, the crosslight is best designed to angle slightly upstage taking care not to produce shadows on backings.

Word Forms

• crosslights
• crosslighting
• crosslighted
• crosslit

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include contrast, countershot, interreflection, chroma, counterpoint, contrastment.

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