lightbar

English

noun
Definitions
  • A bar mounted on the roof of a vehicle, such as a police car, with rotating beacons or other lights to provide a visual warning.

Etymology

Compound from English light (not heavy, lacking weight, not weighed down, ignite, very like, come, make less heavy, get down, same as, drop, illuminate, lacking weight mental gravity, shine, lacking mental gravity, weak, pale, bright, lighten, l, luminous, visible, little weight, make bright, dismount, unload) + English bar (drinking establishment).

Origin

English

bar

Gloss

drinking establishment

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