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blinker n | US, often plural (vehicle: indicator light) | knipperlicht nw het |
| | richtingaanwijzer nw de |
| | clignoteur nw de |
| (Belg.) | pinker nw de |
| The driver's blinker was flashing. |
blinkers npl | (flaps: screen horse's eyes) | oogklep, ooglap nw de |
| Horses wear blinkers to help them focus straight ahead. |
blinkers npl | figurative ([sth]: prevents clear perception) (figuurlijk) | oogklep nw de |
blinker [sb]⇒ vtr | figurative (make narrow-minded) (figuurlijk) | oogkleppen op hebben frase |
| | oogkleppen opzetten frase |
| Clara's privileged upbringing has blinkered her to the difficulties faced by others. |
blinker [sth]⇒ vtr | (put blinkers on: horse) | voorzien van oogkleppen frase |
| We blinker our racehorses so that they do not become distracted during the race. |