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blink⋅er

[bling-ker]
–noun
1. a device for flashing light signals.
2. a light that flashes intermittently, esp. one that serves as a traffic signal.
3. either of two leather flaps on a bridle, to prevent a horse from seeing sideways; a blinder.
–verb (used with object)
4. to put blinkers on.

Origin:
1630–40; blink + -er 1
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blink·er   (blĭng'kər)   
n.  
  1. One that blinks, especially a light that blinks in order to convey a message or warning.

  2. blinkers See blinder.

tr.v.   blink·ered, blink·er·ing, blink·ers
To put blinders on.
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