pilot lamp

/ˌpaɪlət læmp/
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Other forms: pilot lamps

Definitions of pilot lamp
  1. noun
    indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation
    synonyms: indicator lamp, pilot light
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    type of:
    indicator
    a device for showing the operating condition of some system
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