English (chiefly central and northern England): variant of. . Scottish: probably a habitational name from Holmes near Dundonald, or from a place so called in the barony of Inchestuir.
A fixture is a work-holding or support device used in the manufacturing industry. Fixtures are used to securely locate (position in a specific location or orientation) and support the work, ensuring that all parts produced using the fixture will maintain conformity and interchangeability.
Watts Explained  A Homeowners Lighting Guide. 1  Any lighting fixture has various ways of being described. 2  For example, lumens per watt is a way of noting how many lumens the user gets from a light source compared to the amount of energy (wattage) used.