blinker
Pronunciation
/blˈɪŋkɚ/

Definition & Meaning of "blinker"in English

Blinker
01

a device on a vehicle that flashes to signal the intention of the driver to change lanes or make a turn

blinker definition and meaning

What is a "blinker"?

A blinker is a light on a vehicle that flashes to signal a turn or lane change. It helps communicate to other drivers the intent of the vehicle's driver, increasing safety on the road. The blinker is usually activated by a lever or switch near the steering wheel, and it blinks on and off until it is turned off manually or automatically once the turn or lane change is completed. It is an important part of the vehicle's signaling system.

Examples
He activated the blinker to signal his intention to merge into the right lane.
02

a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
blinkers
03

blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side

to blinker
01

put blinders on (a horse)

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
blinker
3rd person singular
blinkers
Present participle
blinkering
Past simple
blinkered
Past participle
blinkered
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