blinker

/'bliɳkə/
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blinker

A driver uses the blinker before turning left.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A device that limits vision: A blinker is a piece of leather or other material attached to a horse's bridle to prevent it from seeing sideways, keeping it focused forward.
    • A flashing light signal: A blinker is a light on a vehicle that flashes to indicate the driver's intention to turn left or right.
    • A general flashing light: A blinker can be any light that flashes on and off, used as a signal or to send a message.

  2. Verb:

    • To fit with blinders: To blinker means to put blinkers (blindfolds) on a horse.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The horse wore blinkers to stay calm in the busy street.
    • Don't forget to use your blinkers before changing lanes.
    • The lighthouse sent its warning with a powerful blinker.

  • Verb:

    • The trainer decided to blinker the nervous young horse.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be blinkered" (figurative, adjective): Having a limited perspective or being narrow-minded.
    • His blinkered view prevented him from seeing the merits of the new proposal.
Variants and Related Words
  • Blinkered (adj): Literally, wearing blinkers. Figuratively, having a limited outlook.
  • Blink (verb): To open and close the eyes quickly. A blinker is something that causes a blinking effect or limits sight.
Synonyms
  • Noun (for horse gear): Blinder, winker.
  • Noun (for light): Turn signal, indicator, flasher, flashing light.
Related Phrases
  • Put on the blinkers: To adopt a narrow focus, ignoring wider issues.
    • We need to think creatively, not put on the blinkers and follow the old method.
Idioms
  • To have blinkers on: To be unaware of or ignore important factors around you due to a narrow focus.
    • He has blinkers on when it comes to his favorite project; he doesn't see the problems it's causing.
blinker

A driver uses the blinker before turning left.

Noun
  1. blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side
  2. a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
  3. a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages
Verb
  1. put blinders on (a horse)

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