Phrase guide

turn signal

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which is used to indicate the vehicle is moving left or right.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

Examples

  • The hazard lights turn on all the turn signals.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blinker, indicator, directional, directional signal, direction indicator, trafficator, turn indicator, winker

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blinker, turn indicator, trafficator

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: visual signal

History

Etymology

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