(hunting, US, Canada) The action of the verb to jacklight; the act of illuminating an animal for the purpose of hunting.
(hunting, US, Canada) The action of the verb to jacklight; the act of illuminating an animal for the purpose of hunting.
Jacklighting means: The action of the verb to jacklight; the act of illuminating an animal for the purpose of hunting.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
jacklighting means: The action of the verb to jacklight; the act of illuminating an animal for the purpose of hunting.. Register: informal, Canadian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Jacklighting means: The action of the verb to jacklight; the act of illuminating an animal for the purpose of hunting.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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(hunting, US, Canada) To shine a jacklight or spotlight on an animal, usually a deer, to aid in hunting at night.
(North America) A spotlight or lamp mounted on a car, boat or pole, etc. to aid in hunting.
(UK, Ireland) A form of hunting at night, during which bright lights or lamps are used to dazzle the hunted animal or to attract insects for capture.
(archaic) Bright, flashing, resplendent.
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The light produced by a flashlight.