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noun
A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Philippines, US
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A light on the rear of a vehicle that is activated when braking; a brake light.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: traffic light, traffic signal
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: light
Narrower terms: green light, go-ahead, red light, yellow light
noun
a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: brake light
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: visual signal
History
From stop + light.
