2026-04-08T04:57:00+01:0012,437221415https://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/jsonhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/xmlhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects3116137949LIGHTYA section of a window between mullions; thus for example a three-light window.546P10921144615LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT (DIVER) BATTERYYWW2 LAA battery consisting of two or four 40m guns or Bofors guns. Associated structures included tented accommodation, ammunition shelters, a 100 gallon water tank, latrines, wash-house and kitchen.1P10547140520LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERYYAn anti aircraft battery usually mounting smaller, faster weapons such as Bofors guns or a single anti-aircraft machine gun, intended to engage fast low flying aircraft.1P968594099Light Anti Aircraft Gun EmplacementN1N2294100385LIGHT CRUISERYLarge warship with no armour and a high speed. Used for reconnaisance and raids on enemy merchant shipping.143P824792486LIGHT ENGINEERING WORKSYA group of buildings where consumer goods, such as small machines and electrical components, are manufactured.1P114710169596219LIGHT FITTINGYAn object which does not provide light but supports or is attached to lighting equipment.128P824892487Light HolderN1N10702142098LIGHT INDUSTRIAL UNITYA workshop or factory unit where small or light goods are manufacture without the need for large-scale industrial machinery.1P585871043Light RailwayN1N824992489Light TowerN1N2295100386LIGHTERYUnpowered flat bottomed vessel, used for carrying cargo from ship to shore or as a working platform.143P443668952LIGHTHOUSEYA tower or structure, with a powerful light or lights at the top, usually erected at an important or dangerous point on or near the sea-coast for the warning and guidance of mariners, but can also be erected inland for the guidance of travellers.1P825092490Lighthouse Keepers CottageN1N2296100387LIGHTHOUSE TENDERYA small vessel used to carry supplies and personnel to lighthouses.143P114810169697449LIGHTING OBJECTNAn object used in the lighting of an area.128P643571811LIGHTKEEPERS HOUSEYThe residence of a lightkeeper.1P3869139828LIGHTNING CONDUCTORYA metallic rod attached to a high point on a building and leading to the earth for the purpose of conducting lightning away from the main body of the building.546P3872139842Lightning RodN546N2297100388LIGHTSHIPYNormally an unpowered vessel, moored in places where the construction of a lighthouse is impractical.143P1198179062LIGNUM VITAEYThe hard, heavy wood obtained from plants of the genus Guaiacum.77P1149101697LigulaNUse appropriate term.128N825192491LILY PONDYA water pond in which lilies are grown.1P9959100202Limb Fitting HospitalN1N1198279063LIMEYA white, caustic solid obtained by heating limestone and used in the preparation of mortar and cement.77P454469063LIME KILNYA kiln in which lime is made by calcining limestone or in some areas chalk.1P10398140186LIME SLAKING PITYA pit where calcium oxide (Quicklime) has been hydrated to produce calcium hydroxide, known as slaked lime.1P825292492LIME WALKYA walk or path lined with lime trees.1P454569064LIME WORKSYA site where lime (calcium carbonate) is made.1P10107110893LIMEHOUSEYA crude, stone-built shelter for persons involved in lime production and the processing of lime burning.1P