Meaning Of The Word Dim-out

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dim out in American English (in wartime)
to reduce the night illumination of (a city, ship, etc.) to make it less visible from the air or sea, as a protection from enemy aircraft or ships

dim-out in American English
noun: a reduction or concealment of night lighting in wartime to make the source less visible to an enemy from the air or sea

dim-out in British English
noun: (in the US) a restriction which limits the use of lights at night

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