pilot light

/ˌpaɪlət ˈlaɪt/
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Other forms: pilot lights

Definitions of pilot light
  1. noun
    small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
    synonyms: pilot, pilot burner
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    type of:
    gas burner, gas jet
    burner such that combustible gas issues from a nozzle to form a steady flame
  2. noun
    indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation
    synonyms: indicator lamp, pilot lamp
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    type of:
    indicator
    a device for showing the operating condition of some system
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