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noun
a light at the rear of a motor vehicle that lights as a warning to those behind.
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Also called backing light.
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British Dictionary definitions for backup light

back-up light
noun
US and Canadian a light on the rear of a motor vehicle to warn others that the vehicle is being reversedAlso called: reversing light
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