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pilot light

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: pilot light

1
 n
small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
2
 n
indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: pilot light
1

n small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner

Synonyms:
pilot, pilot burner
Type of:
gas burner, gas jet
burner such that combustible gas issues from a nozzle to form a steady flame
2

n indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation

Synonyms:
indicator lamp, pilot lamp
Type of:
indicator
a device for showing the operating condition of some system
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