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Definition of blinkered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
perspectiveUK having a narrow-minded perspectiveUK
- His blinkered view prevented him from understanding others.
2.
horseUK wearing blinkers to limit visionUK
- The blinkered horse trotted down the path.
Origin of blinkered
English, blink (to close eyes) + -ered (suffix)
Examples of blinkered in a sentence
A blinkered approach won't solve the problem. The blinkered mare was calm during the parade. Blinkered horses are often used in busy city areas.
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- French:borné, équipé d'œillères, ...
- German:engstirnig, scheuklappentragend, ...
- Italian:ristretto, con paraocchi, ...
- Spanish:estrecho, con anteojeras, ...
- Portuguese:limitado, com antolhos, ...
- Chinese:狭隘的, 视线受限的, ...
- Japanese:視野の狭い, ブリンカーをつけた, ...
- Arabic:ضَيِّق الأُفُق, مُغَمَّى, ...
- Hebrew:צַר אוֹפָקִים, חָבוּשׁ סְכֵי עֵינַיִם, ...
- Russian:ограниченный, шорный, ...
- Ukrainian:обмежений, ...
- Hindi:संकीर्ण, ब्लिंकर पहने, ...
Definition of blinker - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
vehicle lightUS light that flashes to indicate turn directionUS
- He turned on the blinker before making a left turn.
2.
horse shieldTECH. UK shield on a horse's bridleTECH. UK
- The horse wore a blinker during the race.
3.
mathematicsTECH. pattern in cellular automataTECH.
- The blinker changed orientation in the game.
Verb
1.
limit perspectivecause to have a narrow view
- His upbringing blinkered his worldview significantly.
2.
equestrianTECH. put blinkers on a horseTECH.
- They blinker the horse before the race.
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.
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- 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, ...
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