Definition of "flash-lamp" [flash-lamp]

• In photography, a lamp for producing a flash-light. Powdered magnesium or aluminium is blown into an alcohol or gas flame. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Satisfied, Harlow withdrew the flash-lamp from the canvas bag, switched on the red beam, stooped over the nearest Ferrari racing car and began to examine it minutely."
• "Only now did she remember that her flash-lamp was in her bag."
• "He carried, as Tom could see, a large-sized electric flash-lamp, with a brilliant tungsten filament, which gave a powerful light."