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blinker

The correct spelling is blinker.

How to pronounce blinker

noun

IPA: /ˈblɪŋkə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Bli-nke-r

The correct spelling is blinker. Anything that blinks, such as the turn signal of an automobile. For example: "The farmer stopped to blinker his horse before riding into an area of heavy traffic."

Usage Examples

The farmer stopped to blinker his horse before riding into an area of heavy traffic.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Anything that blinks, such as the turn signal of an automobile.
  2. 2.Eye shields attached to a hood for horses, to prevent them from seeing backwards and partially sideways.
  3. 3.Whatever obstructs sight or discernment.
  4. 4.The eyelid.
  5. 5.A black eye.

verb

  1. 1.To put blinkers on.

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