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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈpi•lot ˌlight, n. [countable]
  1. a small flame burning continuously, as in a stove, to relight the main gas burners.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
pi′lot light′, 
    1. Also called pilot, pilot burner. a small flame kept burning continuously, as in a gas stove or furnace, to relight the main gas burners whenever necessary or desired.
    2. Electricity, EnergySee pilot lamp. 
    • 1885–90

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
pilot light n
  1. a small auxiliary flame that ignites the main burner of a gas appliance when the control valve opens
  2. a small electric light used as an indicator
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