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brake light

noun

a taillight that lights up as the driver of a vehicle steps on the brake pedal to slow down or stop.

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Words nearby brake light

brake band, brake drum, brake fade, brake fluid, brake horsepower, brake light, brake lining, brakeman, brake pad, brake parachute, brake pedal
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British Dictionary definitions for brake light

brake light

noun

a red light attached to the rear of a motor vehicle that lights up when the brakes are applied, serving as a warning to following driversAlso called: stoplight
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