blinker Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages
flasher.
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noun a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
trafficator; turn indicator; turn signal.
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noun blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side
winker; blinder.
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verb put blinders on (a horse)
WordNet
Blink"er noun
Definitions
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One who, or that which, blinks. -
A blinder for horses; a flap of leather on a horse's bridle to prevent him from seeing objects as his side hence, whatever obstructs sight or discernment. Nor bigots who but one way see, through blinkers of authority. M. Green.
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A kind of goggles, used to protect the eyes form glare, etc.