blinker

[ bling-ker ]
/ ˈblɪŋ kər /

noun

a device for flashing light signals.
a light that flashes intermittently, especially one that serves as a traffic signal.
either of two leather flaps on a bridle, to prevent a horse from seeing sideways; a blinder.

verb (used with object)

to put blinkers on.

Origin of blinker

First recorded in 1630–40; blink + -er1

Words nearby blinker

blinging, blinglish, blini, blink, blink comparator, blinker, blinkered, blinkers, blinking, blinks, blinky

Words related to blinkers

indicator, alarm, cue, sign, beacon, gesture, curtain, omen, nod, flare, token, alert, wink, flag, tocsin, go-ahead, okay, mark, movement, Mayday

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British Dictionary definitions for blinkers (1 of 2)

blinkers
/ (ˈblɪŋkəz) /

pl n

(sometimes singular) mainly British leather sidepieces attached to a horse's bridle to prevent sideways vision Usual US and Canadian word: blinders
a slang word for goggle (def. 4)

British Dictionary definitions for blinkers (2 of 2)

blinker
/ (ˈblɪŋkə) /

noun

a flashing light for sending messages, as a warning device, etc, such as a direction indicator on a road vehicle
(often plural) a slang word for eye 1

verb (tr)

to provide (a horse) with blinkers
to obscure with or as if with blinkers