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pilot lamp

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pilot lamp [′pī·lət ‚lamp]
(electricity)
A small lamp used to indicate that a circuit is energized. Also known as pilot light.

pilot light
1. A light which is associated with and indicative of the operation of a circuit, control, or device.
2. A small flame (which burns constantly) used to ignite the burner in a gas appliance.


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a pilot lamp can be used to indicate the need to refill magazines.
 
 
 
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