turn signal

  • 1turn signal — turn ,signal noun count AMERICAN a light on a vehicle that flashes to show in which direction it is going to turn …

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  • 2turn signal — turn .signal n AmE one of the lights on a car that flash to show which way the car is turning British Equivalent: indicator …

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  • 3turn signal — any of four signal lights on the front left, front right, rear left, and rear right of an automotive vehicle that, when actuated by the driver, flash in pairs on the side toward which a turn is to be made. Also, turn signal. Also called… …

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  • 4turn signal — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms turn signal : singular turn signal plural turn signals American an indicator on a car …

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  • 5turn signal — n. (AE) to put on, use a turn signal (BE has indicator) * * * use a turn signal (BE has indicator) (AE) to put on …

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  • 6turn signal — See right hand turn signal …

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  • 7turn signal — turn signals N COUNT A car s turn signals are the flashing lights that tell you it is going to turn left or right. [AM] (in BRIT, use indicators) …

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  • 8turn signal — turn′ sig nal n. aum a light on a motor vehicle that can be made to flash on the side toward which the driver intends to steer; directional …

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  • 9turn signal indicator — A light (usually accompanied by a click or chime) which flashes when the turn signal lever is engaged and the signal lights flash. Most are located somewhere on the dash in front of the driver, but Cadillac and others also mounted them on the… …

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  • 10turn signal — noun a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn • Syn: ↑blinker, ↑turn indicator, ↑trafficator • Derivationally related forms: ↑blink (for: ↑blinker) …

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