very light

/ˈvɛri ˈlaɪt/
noun
  1. A type of small, lightweight aircraft, often used for recreation.
    • Many enthusiasts build their own very-light aircraft at home.
    • The pilot landed the very-light smoothly on the grass runway.
    • He took his very-light up for a sunset flight over the countryside.
  2. A colored flare or signal fired from a pistol, used for communication or emergency signaling.
    • The sailor fired a very-light to signal for help.
    • The distress signal was a single very-light seen from the shore.
    • During the drill, they launched a red very-light to indicate danger.
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