Trafficator (Noun)
Meaning
A blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The trafficator on the old car was still working, its gentle blink a reassuring presence on the road.
- As she approached the intersection, she flipped the switch to activate the trafficator, signaling her intention to turn left.
- The trafficator on the truck was faulty, its erratic blinking causing confusion among other drivers.
- He checked his rearview mirror and saw the trafficator on the car behind him, indicating it was about to pass on the left.
- The vintage motorcycle's trafficator was a charming anachronism, its soft glow a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era.