"attention getter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: attention getters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} attention getter (plural attention getters)
  1. (aviation) A warning light within an aircraft, indicating malfunction. Categories (topical): Aviation
    Sense id: en-attention_getter-en-noun-5vksPWQY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Inflected forms

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