blinker

• Sustantivo que designa una luz intermitente empleada como señal o para transmitir mensajes, el indicador de dirección de un automóvil, o una pieza de cuero en la brida de un caballo que limita la visión lateral.

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.

   Luz intermitente de señalización

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeaconflasherindicatorsignal 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.

   Intermitente de vehículo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosflasherindicatorturn 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.

   Anteojeras para caballos

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblinderwinker

• Verbo que significa parpadear o destellar con luces, o poner anteojeras a un caballo; también se usa en sentido figurado para ocultar o limitar la visión o perspectiva de alguien.

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.

   Poner anteojeras a un caballo

   • 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.