blinker

[ bling-ker ]

noun

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

verb (used with object)

1. to put blinkers on.

blinker

/ ˈblɪŋkə /

noun

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

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of blinker¹

First recorded in 1630–40; blink + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Trainer John Shirreffs is also adding blinkers to Parnelli for the first time, never a sign that a horse is in prime condition to fire.

From Washington Post

I hope that my story will be a reminder to you to put the phone down, get some shut-eye, turn your blinker on, or double-check before you make that turn or change lanes, so you don’t have to learn the hard way, like I did.

From Outside Online

"If we compute in the timing in our blinker system at opposite sides of the orbit, I think we can do it," Arcot said.

From Project Gutenberg

Saying which the Chief drew a sharp carving knife and cut off Mr. Blinker's ears.

From Project Gutenberg

A red blinker winked up at them and the Pilots fingers moved on the board in answer.

From Project Gutenberg

She placed her hand blinker-fashion against her mouth as if she would curb the smile.

From Project Gutenberg

Ben went back and retrieved the caution blinker and re-racked it in the side of the patrol car, then climbed up into the cab.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• alarm
• beacon
• cue
• gesture
• indicator
• sign