blinker

blink·er

 (blĭng′kər)

n.

1. One that blinks, especially a light that blinks in order to convey a message or warning.

2. blinkers See blinder.

tr.v. blink·ered, blink·er·ing, blink·ers

To put blinders on.

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blinker

(ˈblɪŋkə)

n

1. (Automotive Engineering) a flashing light for sending messages, as a warning device, etc, such as a direction indicator on a road vehicle

2. (often plural) a slang word for eye¹

vb (tr)

3. to provide (a horse) with blinkers

4. to obscure with or as if with blinkers

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blink•er

(ˈblɪŋ kər)
n.

1. a device for flashing light signals.

2. a flashing light, as for regulating traffic.

3. either of two leather flaps on a bridle, to prevent a horse from seeing sideways; blinder.

v.t.

4. to put blinkers on.

[1630–40]

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blinker

Past participle: blinkered
Gerund: blinkering

Imperative

blinker

blinker

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	blinker - a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages flasher light source, light - any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
	2.	blinker - a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn trafficator, turn indicator, turn signal electrical system - equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication
	3.	blinker - blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side blinder, winker screen, blind - a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
Verb	1.	blinker - put blinders on (a horse) cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"

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Translations

BlinkerScheuklappe

blinker

n

(US inf: = light) → Blinker m

blinkers pl → Scheuklappen pl

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