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Noun: dipped-beam headlamp
  1. Dipped-beam (also called low, passing, or meeting beam) headlamp provides a light distribution to give adequate forward and lateral illumination without dazzling other road users with excessive glare; this beam is specified for use whenever other vehicles are present ahead.
    - passing beam headlamp, low beam headlamp, meeting beam headlamp

Type of: headlamp, headlight