Definition of Davy lamp

1. Noun. An oil lamp that will not ignite flammable gases (methane).

Exact synonyms: Safety Lamp
Generic synonyms: Kerosene Lamp, Kerosine Lamp, Oil Lamp

Definition of Davy lamp

1. Noun. A miners’ lamp or safety lamp used in coal mines to warn against methane (firedamp). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Davy Lamp

Davis interlocking sound
Davis shutter
Davison
Davitt
Davo
Davy
Davy's gray
Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett cap
Davy Crockett caps
Davy Crockett hat
Davy Crockett hats
Davy Jones
Davy Jones' locker
Davy Jones's locker
Davy lamp (current term)
Davy lamps
Davys
Dawbarn's sign
Dawe
Dawega
Dawes
Dawida
Dawinka
Dawkes
Dawkin
Dawkins
Dawkinsian
Dawn
Daws

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