blinker

• Ein Substantiv, das ein blinkendes Licht als Signal oder zur Nachrichtenübermittlung bezeichnet, den Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger am Fahrzeug oder die lederne Augenbinde am Pferdezaum, die das seitliche Sichtfeld einschränkt.

A noun referring to a flashing light used as a signal or to send messages, a directional indicator on a motor vehicle, or a leather eyepatch on a horse's halter that restricts sideways vision.

1. Flashing signal lightB1formal

   A light that flashes on and off, used as a signal or to send messages.

   Blinklicht

   • The lighthouse uses a blinker to warn ships of the rocks.
   • He used a blinker to signal for help in the dark.
   • The blinker on the tower flashes every five seconds.

   Synonymebeaconflasherindicatorsignal lightturn signal

2. Vehicle turn signalA2informalamerican

   A blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn.

   Blinker

   • Don't forget to use your blinker before changing lanes.
   • His blinker was flashing left, so I knew he was turning.
   • The car's blinker stopped working, so he had to use hand signals.

   Synonymeflasherindicatorturn indicatorturn signal

3. Horse blindersB2formal

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

   Scheuklappen

   • The horse wore blinkers to keep it focused on the track.
   • Blinkers help calm nervous horses during races.
   • He adjusted the blinkers so the horse could see straight ahead.

   Synonymeblinderwinker

• Verb, das bedeutet, mit einem Blinklicht zu blinken oder aufzuleuchten, einem Pferd Scheuklappen anzulegen; auch übertragen verwendet für das Verdecken oder Einschränken des Blickfelds oder der Perspektive.

A verb meaning to flash or blink lights, or to put blinkers on a horse; also used figuratively to mean to obscure or limit one's view or perspective.

1. Put blinders on a horseC1formal

   To fit a horse with blinkers (blinders) to limit its side vision and prevent it from being distracted.

   Scheuklappen anlegen

   • The trainer carefully blinkered the racehorse before the competition.
   • He learned how to properly blinker a horse for carriage driving.
   • The farmer blinkered the young horse to help it focus on the path ahead.