pilot light
Example Sentences
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It was like someone lit the pilot light.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025
If you have a gas unit, Bottem says relighting the pilot light — if you feel comfortable doing this — often solves the problem.
From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2021
The balloon flew northeast along the Connecticut River, cruising for about 45 minutes before Boland reported that the pilot light on the burner was out.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2021
A valve or line broke as a result, releasing propane that was ignited by a pilot light.
From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2019
However, he was alert, and he snapped open the spy hole, at the same time opening the tap that allowed a flow of naphtha past the pilot light in the buttress outside.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
