Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

davy

noun

/ˈdeɪ.vi/

Definition

A small, portable electric light, especially one used in mining.

Examples

The miner carried a davy lamp to ensure safety in the dark tunnels.
Due to its design, the davy lamp significantly reduced the risk of accidents in coal mines.

Meaning

The term ‘davy’ typically refers to Davy’s lamp, invented by Sir Humphry Davy, which is a safety lamp for miners that prevents explosions in the presence of flammable gases.