"warning light" meaning in All languages combined

See warning light on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: warning lights [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} warning light (plural warning lights)
  1. A light on a dashboard or control panel that lights up when something undesirable has happened, or is about to happen; or if placed on a tall structure, to warn aircraft of its presence. Synonyms: idiot light
    Sense id: en-warning_light-en-noun-jy~g3M5x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "text": "Additional warning lights are provided to indicate diesel engine shut-down, traction motor blower failure or high engine cooling water temperature. On the assistant's side of the cab, another light shows should the train heating boiler shut down.",
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