Definition of "hand-lamp" [hand-lamp]

• In electricity, an arclamp without automatic feed, in which the adjustment of the carbons is made by hand from time to time. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Takcas's hand-lamp glittered off a thick metal door, set into an equally thick metal bulkhead."
• "A hand-lamp flared into life behind her, chasing Uhura's shadow down a short length of entrance tunnel until it fetched up against a solid rock wall."
• "But realizing now that she needed immediate attention, if she was to be saved from taking a chill, he lit a tiny hand-lamp and carrying it with him to light his way, he went in search of the woman of the house."