"doll's eye" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} doll's eye
  1. (aviation, often attributive) A magnetic indicator in the cockpit that turns white in the event of a problem. Tags: attributive, often Categories (topical): Aviation Related terms: doll's eye reflex, doll's eye sign

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