reflector
noun/rɪˈflɛktər/
Frequency rank: #13,086 most common English word
Meaning
A device or surface that reflects light, heat, or sound back toward its source or in a desired direction.
Example sentence
The cyclist attached reflector to the back of her bike to stay visible at night.
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