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blinker

/ˈblɪŋ.kə/

/ˈblɪŋ.kɚ/

blinkernoun

blinkers

/ˈblɪŋ.kə/

/ˈblɪŋ.kɚ/

Translations

clignotantEn particulier sur un véhicule; système de signalisation lumineuse.

The car's blinker was flashing, indicating a left turn.

Le clignotant de la voiture clignotait, indiquant un virage à gauche.

Additional translations

œillèreAu pluriel dans l’usage courant pour le harnachement du cheval.

Definitions

A device that produces intermittent light, used as a signal or warning, especially on vehicles.

The car's blinker was flashing, indicating a left turn.

A piece of horse tack that prevents a horse from seeing to the rear and, in some cases, to the side.

The racehorse wore blinkers to stay focused on the track ahead.

Synonyms

turn signal

blinkerverb

blinkered

Past Simple

blinkered

Past Participle

blinkering

ing-form

/ˈblɪŋkə/

/ˈblɪŋkər/

Translations

œillérerEmploi rare; au sens propre avec un cheval.

The trainer decided to blinker the horse to help it focus during the race.

L'entraîneur a décidé d'œillérer le cheval pour l'aider à se concentrer pendant la course.

Additional translations

œillérerAu sens figuré: restreindre la perception ou le champ de vision.

Definitions

To put blinders on (a horse).

The trainer decided to blinker the horse to help it focus during the race.

To cause to be blinkered; to narrow one's view or perception.

His strong opinions tend to blinker his understanding of the issue.

blinkeradjective

/ˈblɪŋkə/

/ˈblɪŋkɚ/

Attributive use, e.g. "blinker switch"; typically non-gradable.

Translations

clignotantEmploi attributif, en parlant d’un dispositif de signalisation d’un véhicule.

A faulty blinker bulb can disable the entire blinker circuit.

Une ampoule de clignotant défectueuse peut mettre hors service tout le circuit de clignotant.

Definitions

Attributive use of the noun blinker: relating to, connected with, or designed for a vehicle's turn-signal system (blinker).

A faulty blinker bulb can disable the entire blinker circuit.