Associations to the word «Stoplight»
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Wiktionary
STOPLIGHT, noun. (US) A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.
Dictionary definition
STOPLIGHT, noun. A red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop.
STOPLIGHT, noun. A visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.