blinker

ˈblɪŋkər

blinking

Definition

Synonyms

Conjugation

Definition of blinker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

vehicle light

light that flashes to indicate turn direction

He turned on the blinker before making a left turn..

indicator

turn signal

horse shield

TECH.

shield on a horse's bridle

TECH.

The horse wore a blinker during the race.

blinder

mathematics

TECH.

pattern in cellular automata

TECH.

The blinker changed orientation in the game.

flasher

oscillator

Verb

tr.

limit perspectivecause to have a narrow view

His upbringing blinkered his worldview significantly..

constrain

narrow

restrict

equestrian

TECH.

put blinkers on a horse

TECH.

They blinker the horse before the race.

cover

hood

shield

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of blinker

shield on a horse's bridle
pattern in cellular automata

Origin of blinker

Middle Dutch, blinken (to shine)

Examples of blinker in a sentence

She forgot to use her blinker while changing lanes.
Blinkers are essential for racehorses to focus.
The stable manager checked the blinker for wear.
The blinker oscillated in the simulation.
In the automaton, the blinker repeated its cycle.
Her strict education blinkered her opinions.

The propaganda blinkered the citizens' views.
The trainer decided to blinker the horse for better focus.
Farmers often blinker their horses during plowing.

View all translations of blinker

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:clignotant, limiter, ...
German:Blinker, einengen, ...
Italian:freccia, accecare, ...
Spanish:luz de giro, cegar, ...
Portuguese:pisca-pisca, limitar, ...
Chinese:转向灯, 局限, ...
Japanese:ウィンカー, 視野を狭める, ...
Arabic:غَمّاز, حَجَبَ, ...
Hebrew:וִינְקֶר, לְהָצֵר אֶת נְקֻדַּת הַמַּבָּט, ...
Russian:поворотник, сужать, ...
Ukrainian:поворотник, звужувати, ...
Hindi:इशारा बत्ती, संकीर्ण बनाना, ...
Bengali:ইন্ডিকেটর, সীমাবদ্ধ করা, ...
Catalan:intermitent, limitar, ...
Czech:blinkr, zaslepit, ...
Danish:blinklys, skyklappe, ...
Dutch:knipperlicht, beperken, ...
Greek:φλας, περιορίζω, ...
Hungarian:irányjelző, beszűkíteni, ...
Khmer:ភ្លើងសញ្ញាបត់, ធ្វើឲ្យមានទស្សនៈចង្អៀត, ...
Korean:깜빡이, 편협하게 하다, ...
Persian:چراغ راهنما, محدود کردن, ...
Polish:kierunkowskaz, ograniczać, ...
Portuguese (BR):seta, limitar, ...
Romanian:semnalizator, a restrânge, ...
Swedish:blinkers, begränsa, ...
Thai:ไฟเลี้ยว, จำกัดมุมมอง, ...
Turkish:sinyal lambası, dar görüşlü yapmak, ...
Vietnamese:đèn xi nhan, làm cho thiển cận, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “b”:

blink-and-you-miss-it

blinked

blinkered

blinkering

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of blinker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Verb

Images of blinker

Origin of blinker

Terms related to blinker

Examples of blinker in a sentence

View all translations of blinker

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery