Phrase guide

colour light signal

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An electric railway signal with colour aspects, showing either red or green in a 2-aspect signal, with the addition of a yellow or double yellow aspect (meaning caution) in 3- and 4-aspect signals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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Synonyms: colour light

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

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  • Finnish: valo-opastin — railway signal