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jacklighting - 2 dictionary results

jack⋅light

[jak-lahyt] noun, verb, -light⋅ed or -lit, -light⋅ing.
–noun
1. a portable cresset, oil-burning lantern, or electric light used as a lure in hunting or fishing at night.
–verb (used with object)
2. to hunt or fish for with a jacklight.
–verb (used without object)
3. to hunt or fish with the aid of a jacklight.

Origin:
1785–95; jack 1 + light 1
jack·light   (jāk'līt')   
n.  A light used as a lure in night hunting or fishing.
intr.v.   jack·light·ed, jack·light·ing, jack·lights
To hunt or fish with a jacklight.
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