dummy light
"Dummy lights" are indicators used in various contexts, such as vehicles, intersections, and electrical systems, to provide warnings or control traffic flow.
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Definition
B2Automotive
(slang)A warning indicator on a vehicle's dashboard that alerts the driver to potential issues or malfunctions.
Example
- The dummy light on my dashboard lit up, indicating a problem with the engine.
- He ignored the dummy light, thinking it was a false alarm.
B2Traffic
(slang)A stoplight positioned in the middle of an intersection rather than at the sides or above, potentially creating a crash hazard.
Example
- The old town still uses dummy lights in the center of intersections.
- Drivers often find dummy lights confusing and dangerous.
C1Electrical
(technical)A switch that controls only one outlet in a duplex receptacle, leaving the other outlet continuously powered.
Example
- The dummy light switch allows one plug to remain hot while the other is controlled by the switch.
- He installed a dummy light switch to manage the lamp separately from other devices.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dummy light":
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