winker

• Substantivo que designa tanto uma pessoa que pisca o olho de forma provocativa ou cúmplice quanto uma tapa-olho de couro preso à rédea do cavalo, que bloqueia a visão lateral.

A noun referring to either a person who winks, or a leather eyepatch attached to a horse's halter that blocks peripheral vision.

1. A person who winksB1informal

   An individual who deliberately closes and opens one eye quickly, often as a signal or gesture.

   Piscador

   • He was a known winker at parties, always trying to be playful.
   • The old man was a friendly winker, greeting everyone with a wink.
   • She noticed the winker across the room and smiled back.

2. Horse blindC1formalsport

   A leather eyepatch attached to a horse's halter to block side vision, preventing the animal from seeing objects on either side.

   Antolhos

   • The trainer adjusted the winker on the horse's bridle before the race.
   • Winkers are used to keep the horse focused on the track ahead.
   • He removed the winker to allow the horse a wider field of view.

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