pilot light
Example Sentences
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A bugler ignited the pilot light of pride in all of us, heads bowed everywhere and the pit lane swelled with the memories of friends, fathers, brothers and sisters lost.
From New York Times
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
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
“It’s as if the pilot light has been put out and we need to light it again.”
From Washington Times
The clack-clack-clack of the pilot light led to a whoosh of flame coming to life.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
