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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBlinker
/ˈblɪŋ.kər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device on a vehicle that flashes to indicate a turn or lane change.
"Always use your blinker when changing lanes to alert other drivers." - 2
A light that flashes to signal a turn or stop.
"The blinker on the bicycle was not working, making it difficult for others to see his intentions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'blinker' originates from the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'to blink', which has roots in Middle English 'blenken', meaning to wink or close the eyes briefly. The evolution of the term reflects the development of automotive technology, where it refers to a signaling device that flashes to indicate a turn or lane change.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Blinker" is said worldwide
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clignotant
Transliteration: kleen-yoh-tahn
"N'oubliez pas d'utiliser votre clignotant lorsque vous changez de voie."
Blinker
Transliteration: blin-kər
"Vergessen Sie nicht, Ihren Blinker zu benutzen, wenn Sie die Spur wechseln."
indicatori
Transliteration: een-dee-kah-tor-ee
"Ricordati di usare gli indicatori quando cambi corsia."
intermitente
Transliteration: een-ter-mee-ten-teh
"No olvides usar el intermitente al cambiar de carril."
pisca-pisca
Transliteration: pees-kah-pees-kah
"Não se esqueça de usar o pisca-pisca ao mudar de faixa."
इशारा करने वाला लाइट
Transliteration: ishara karne wala light
"लेन बदलते समय इशारा करने वाला लाइट का उपयोग करना न भूलें।"
转向灯
Transliteration: zhuǎnxiàng dēng
"变换车道时，请记得使用转向灯。"
깜빡이
Transliteration: kkam-bbak-i
"차선 변경 시 깜빡이를 사용하는 것을 잊지 마세요."
ウィンカー
Transliteration: winkā
"車線変更の際はウィンカーを忘れずに使ってください。"
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