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trafficator

[ traf-i-key-ter ]
/ ˈtræf ɪˌkeɪ tər /
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noun British.
a directional signal on a vehicle for indicating which way it is going to turn.
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Origin of trafficator

traffic + (indic)ator

Words nearby trafficator

Trafalgar, Trafalgar, Battle of, traffic, trafficability, trafficable, trafficator, traffic calming, traffic circle, traffic cop, traffic court, traffic engineering
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Words related to trafficator

blinker, directional signal, indicator

British Dictionary definitions for trafficator

trafficator
/ (ˈtræfɪˌkeɪtə) /
noun
(formerly) an illuminated arm on a motor vehicle that was raised to indicate a left or right turnCompare indicator (def. 5)
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