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rear-view mirror

nounmasculine/ʁɨtɾuviˈzoɾ/high

re·tro·vi·sor

Definition

A mirror, typically inside or on the outside of a vehicle, that allows the driver to see the area behind.
Always check your rear-view mirror before changing lanes.
The passenger-side mirror was misaligned.
Common collocations
rear-view mirrorside mirroradjust the mirrorcheck the mirror

Etymology

Do inglês 'rear-view mirror', por composição com 'retro-' (do latim 'retro', 'para trás') e 'visor' (do latim 'visus', 'visto').

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