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idiot light
idiot lightn. Slang A light on the instrument panel of a motor vehicle that gives forewarning, as of an overheated engine.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | idiot light - a colored warning light on an instrument panel (as for low oil pressure)control board, control panel, instrument panel, board, panel - electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree"red light, warning light - a cautionary sign of danger |
idiot light
idiot lightslang A warning light on the dashboard of an automobile meant to alert the driver to a potential problem, such as engine trouble, low fuel, overheating, etc. See? You ignore the idiot light, and the car ends up breaking down in the middle of nowhere.See also: idiot, lightidiot light n. a light (instead of a meter) on a car’s dashboard that indicates the state of various things concerning the operation of the car. (Alludes to these lights’ elimination of the knowledge required to interpret a meter reading, making them suitable for idiots.) I don’t want idiot lights. I want meters! See also: idiot, lightidiot light
idiot lightA warning or caution light in the cockpit, in lieu of an instrument, which shows the functioning or malfunction of a certain system. Idiot lights may be provided in lieu of ammeters, the engine oil pressure gauge, etc. In these instances, they will indicate that the generator is not charging and the oil pressure is low, respectively. Also called a nondiscrete indicator. The term, however, is rarely used.idiot light
Words related to idiot lightnoun a colored warning light on an instrument panel (as for low oil pressure)Related Words- control board
- control panel
- instrument panel
- board
- panel
- red light
- warning light
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