(~s)
A ~ is a covering that is fitted round or over an electric light bulb in order to protect it or decorate it, or to make the light less harsh.
= shade
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(~s)
A ~ is a covering that is fitted round or over an electric light bulb in order to protect it or decorate it, or to make the light less harsh.
= shade
N-COUNT
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012