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stoplight

noun

Meaning

  1. A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop and stop, respectively.
  2. A light on the rear of a vehicle that is activated when braking; a brake light.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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