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.
The light fixture is a sealed housing where the light bulb attaches; it has a glass lens. The glass lens attaches to the fixture with screws or a clamp and is made waterproof with a rubber gasket. The supply wire is also sealed to the fixture, which is designed to function underwater.