pilot light

Example Sentences

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That might be a sign that the pilot light on the heater has gone out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2023

And in light of her age, her drive and her talent, it would come as quite a surprise if Swiatek, with Nadal for a pilot light, does not win at Roland Garros again.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2022

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

Natural gas was leaking in the home on Dec. 8 and it could have been ignited by several sources, such as the furnace, electrical system or pilot light, they said.

From Washington Times • Jan. 7, 2021

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