headlamp vs spotlight

headlamp

noun
  • An individual headlight, particularly of a motor vehicle. 

  • A flashlight worn on the head. 

spotlight

noun
  • The circle of light shed by a spotlight. 

  • The center of attention; the highlight or most important part. 

  • A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage. 

verb
  • To illuminate with a spotlight. 

  • Synonym of jacklight (“to use a spotlight in hunting animals”) 

  • To draw attention to. 

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