warning triangle

warning triangle
warning triangle noun
A fluorescent triangular sign that is placed at the roadside to warn other road users of a broken-down vehicle, an accident or other hazard
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ˌwarning ˈtriangle 7 [warning triangle] noun
a red triangle that a driver puts on the road next to his or her car as a warning to other drivers when the car has stopped because of a fault, an accident, etc.

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