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stoplight

stop·light

US/ˈstɑˌplaɪt/ rare us

noun

1.

a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop

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2.

a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections

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Origin

From stop + light.

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