blinker
[ bling-ker ]
/ ˈblɪŋ kər /
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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.
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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
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