troublelight
nounUK /ˈtrʌbəl laɪt/
US /ˈtrʌbəl laɪt/
A troublelight is a small lamp on a long cord that you can hang up to see in dark places.
Dad hung a troublelight under the car so he could fix the engine.
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2. A light used as a warning signal on a vehicle or machine.
The troublelight on the dashboard blinked until the driver stopped.
3. A small light that shows when something is wrong with a device.
When the troublelight turned red, we knew the machine needed a check.
4. A portable lamp used by workers in dark or cramped spaces.
The electrician clipped her troublelight to the beam above the pipes.