noun
- Plural of jacklight; a bright portable light (typically mounted on a vehicle or held by hand) used to hunt or fish at night by attracting or blinding game or fish.
Usage: Often used in hunting and fishing contexts; Regional, particularly in North America
Examples
- The hunters used jacklights to spot deer along the forest road at night.
- Jacklighting for fish is illegal in many states without a proper permit.
- He mounted jacklights on the front of his truck for night hunting.
- The poachers were caught using jacklights to blind and capture wildlife.
- Jacklights can temporarily disorient animals, making them easier to locate.