Blinker

usgb/ˈblɪŋkər/
noun

A flashing light typically used on a vehicle to indicate a turn or lane change.

He forgot to turn off the blinker after making a turn.
Visual representation of "blinker" - A flashing light typically used on a vehicle to indicate a turn or lane change.

Often appears as...

  • turn on the blinker
  • blinker signal
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Visual representation of "blinker"
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Vehicle Safety

Blinkers are crucial for safe driving, signaling your intent to other drivers.

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She used her blinker before merging into the next lane.
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Direction Specific

There is a left and right blinker, each for signaling the respective turn direction.

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He activated the right blinker to show he was turning right.
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Alerting Others

Blinkers communicate your actions to pedestrians and other vehicles to avoid accidents.

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At the intersection, the driver used the left blinker to alert pedestrians.
Visual representation of the word "Blinker"

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