different between toplight vs stoplight
toplight
English
Alternative forms
- top-light
Etymology
top +? light
Noun
toplight (plural toplights)
- (nautical) A lantern or light on the top of a vessel.
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stoplight
English
Alternative forms
- stop light
Etymology
stop +? light
Noun
stoplight (plural stoplights)
- (US) A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.
- A light on the rear of a vehicle that is activated when braking; a brake light.
Usage notes
The two-word form stop light was initially more common, but its usage plateaued around 1950, whereas usage of stoplight increased continually since that year, overtaking stop light around 1970.
Synonyms
- traffic light
- traffic signal (US)
- robot (South African)
Translations
Anagrams
- lightpost, spotlight, toplights
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