turn signal

/tərn ˌsɪgnəl/
/tən ˈsɪgnəl/
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Definitions of turn signal
  1. noun
    a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
    synonyms: blinker, trafficator, turn indicator
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    type of:
    visual signal
    a signal that involves visual communication
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