Meanings
plural stoplights · alternative stop light
- PhilippinesUSA traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.
- A light on the rear of a vehicle that is activated when braking; a brake light.
The rear lamps are combined with the service stoplights and are contained in stoplight part and blackout marker light assemblies at the rear of the vehicle.
1973, United States. Department of the Army, Organizational Maintenance Manual (TM-9-2320-211-20), page 2-52
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
nouna visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
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