high-beam vs spotlight

high-beam

noun
  • The setting of an automobile's headlights adjusted to brighten a longer distance in front of the car, than when on the normal (low-beam) setting. 

spotlight

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

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

  • The circle of light shed by a spotlight. 

verb
  • To illuminate with a spotlight. 

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

  • To draw attention to. 

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