navigation lights

A form of navigation light — one of two or more lights fitted to a ship or aircraft, which indicate position and direction taken, especially important at night. Internationally recognised colours are red on the port side, and green on the starboard side.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of navigation light
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