backlights

/ˈbækˌlaɪts/
verb
  1. To illuminate something from behind, typically a screen, display, or object.
    • The artist backlights the painting to give it a glowing effect.
    • This keyboard backlights each key so you can type in the dark.
    • The designer backlights the logo to make it stand out at night.
noun
  1. Lights positioned behind something to illuminate it from the rear, often used in displays, screens, or signs.
    • The TV's backlights make the picture brighter and clearer.
    • Photographers sometimes use backlights to create a silhouette effect.
    • The sign's backlights flickered, so the store replaced them.
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