Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,791,616,662 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

blinker

   Also found in: Medical, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.03 sec.
blink·er  (blngkr)
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.

blinker [ˈblɪŋkə]
n
1. (Engineering / 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)
1. to provide (a horse) with blinkers
2. to obscure with or as if with blinkers
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.blinker - a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages
light source, light - any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
2.blinkerblinker - a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
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.blinkerblinker - blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side
screen, blind - a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
Verb1.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"
Translations
blinker
n
(US inf: = light) → Blinker m
blinkers plScheuklappen pl


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
First, a stiff heavy collar just on my neck, and a bridle with great side-pieces against my eyes called blinkers, and blinkers indeed they were, for I could not see on either side, but only straight in front of me; next, there was a small saddle with a nasty stiff strap that went right under my tail; that was the crupper.
That honest wagoner is thinking of his dinner, getting sadly dry in the oven at this late hour; but he will not touch it till he has fed his horses,--the strong, submissive, meek-eyed beasts, who, I fancy, are looking mild reproach at him from between their blinkers, that he should crack his whip at them in that awful manner as if they needed that hint
Horses, scarcely better; splashed to their very blinkers.
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.