Definition of blinkers Blinkers

blink•ers

We found 7 definitions of blinkers from 2 different sources.

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What does blinkers mean?

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Part of speech

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  • blinkers, verb, present, 3rd person singular of blinker (infinitive).
  • blinkers, noun, plural of blinker.

WordNet

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Noun

Plural: blinkers

blinker - a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages
  flasher
  light source, light any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
blinker - a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
  turn signal, turn indicator, trafficator
  visual signal a signal that involves visual communication
  electrical system equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio
blinker - 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
  blind, screen a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"

Verb

blinkers, blinkering, blinkered  

blinker - put blinders on (a horse)
  cover clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • blinker (Noun)
    Something that blinks, as the turn signal of an automobile.
  • blinker (Noun)
    Eye shields attached to a hood for horses, to prevent them from seeing backwards and partially sideways.
  • blinker (Noun)
    Whatever obstructs sight or discernment: WikiQuote.
  • blinker (Noun)
    Eyelid.
  • blinker (Noun)
    In Game of Conway's Game of Life , an arrangement of three cells in a row that switches between horizontal and vertical orientations in each generation.
  • blinker (Verb)
    To put blinkers on.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • blinker (n.)
    One who, or that which, blinks.
  • blinker (n.)
    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.
  • blinker (pl.)
    A kind of goggles, used to protect the eyes form glare, etc.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • blinker
    A blinking light mounted near the left and right front and rear corners of a vehicle, and sometimes on the sides, used to indicate the intention of a lateral change of position (turn or lane change).

Part of speech

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  • blinker, verb, present, 1st person singular of blinker (infinitive).
  • blinker, verb (infinitive).
  • blinker, noun, singular of blinkers.

Pronunciation

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