pilot light

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pilot light

The pilot light on the stove glows with a steady blue flame.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner: A small, continuously burning flame used to light the main burner of a gas appliance, such as a furnace, water heater, or stove.
    • Indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation: A small electric light that shows whether a device is receiving electrical power or is in a ready state.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Gas Burner):

    • If the furnace won't start, check to see if the pilot light has gone out.
    • The plumber relit the pilot light on the old water heater.

  • Noun (Indicator Light):

    • A green pilot light on the amplifier shows that it is powered on.
    • When the pilot light is illuminated, the machine is in standby mode.
Advanced Usage
  • "to keep the pilot light burning": Used metaphorically to mean maintaining a small but essential level of hope, energy, or activity.
    • Even during difficult times, she kept the pilot light of her determination burning.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pilot: (Noun/Verb) As a noun, a person who operates an aircraft; more broadly, a guide or leader. As a verb, to guide or test something on a small scale.
    • They decided to pilot the new program in three schools first.
Synonyms
  • Gas flame: For the burner sense.
  • Indicator light: For the electric light sense.
  • Standby light: A specific type of indicator light.
Related Phrases
  • Pilot light is out: Literally means the small ignition flame has extinguished. Can be used figuratively to suggest a loss of initial spark or energy.
    • After the project failed, the team's enthusiasm was like a pilot light that had gone out.
Related Idioms
  • To light/relight the pilot light: Often used figuratively to describe reigniting passion, motivation, or a process.
    • Their vacation helped them relight the pilot light in their marriage.
pilot light

The pilot light on the stove glows with a steady blue flame.

Noun
  1. indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation
  2. small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner

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