1. a device that produces a brief, intense burst of light for photography
Usage: photography

Examples

• The photographer attached a flashgun to her camera for the indoor shoot.
• Without a flashgun, the wedding photos would have been too dark.
• He adjusted the flashgun settings to reduce harsh shadows.
• The portable flashgun made it easy to take pictures in low light.
• Professional photographers often use multiple flashguns for better lighting.
• The flashgun’s battery died just before the important shot.