strobe

[US]/strəʊb/
[UK]/strob/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. gate; flash lamp; flash observation instrument
vi. flash
adj. flashing

Phrases & Collocations

strobe light

strobe effect

strobe function

Example Sentences

a neon sign strobed the room.

the strobe lights fizzled and flickered.

Strobe lights assaulted my eyes.

the light of the fireworks strobed around the room.

By isualization the phased array pulse with a strobed photoelastic system the real picture can be seen.

The flash of strobe lights and the insistent beat of the music made the disco a favorite gathering place for young people.

This occurs when data are strobed into the buffer using /STB or when data are written using OUT.

He took his draft physical and, like Strobe, was declared 1-Y, draftable only in a national emergency.

Real-world Examples

See, this area is strobing even when you're awake.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

Since then, there have been many makeovers of the famous ball, including crystals, grindstones and strobe lighting.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Jafari watched as the strobing lights faded into the night sky.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

They were strobing so quickly that they almost appeared to be solid.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

So audio levels are reduced by about 20%, and strobe lights are completely eliminated.

Source: PBS Health Interview Series

This tie is going to strobe.

Source: The Good Wife Season 2

That was to blind the driver using strobes.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

Well, when it's running at full speed, you can't actually see the cells without a strobe light.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) April 2017 Collection

They also said they hadn’t planned to do it with strobe lights.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

The UFO is projecting multi-colored strobe lights, when suddenly, it releases an object that shoots towards the Iranian pilots.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

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