blinker

• Nom désignant une lumière clignotante utilisée comme signal ou pour transmettre un message, en particulier le clignotant d'une voiture, ou encore une œillère en cuir sur la bride d'un cheval limitant la vision périphérique.

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.

   Feu clignotant

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeaconflasherindicatorsignal 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.

   Clignotant (de véhicule)

   • 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.

   Synonymesflasherindicatorturn 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.

   œillère de cheval

   • 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.

   Synonymesblinderwinker

• Verbe signifiant clignoter ou scintiller avec des lumières, ou mettre des œillères à un cheval ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour indiquer le fait de cacher ou de restreindre la vue ou la perspective de quelqu'un.

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.

   mettre des œillères à un cheval

   • 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.