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blinkers

/ˈblɪŋkərz/

Meanings
noun
Anything that blinks, such as the turn signal of an automobile.

Examples :

""Before turning left, remember to check your mirrors and use your blinkers." "
vehicle communication signal traffic machine

Related Words

Illustration generation

generation noun

/ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/

The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.

"The new generation of computers has dramatically improved the speed of our work. "

Illustration spectacles

spectacles noun

/ˈspɛktəkl̩z/

Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.

"The spectacles of urban poverty are a stark reminder of social inequality. "

Illustration racehorses

racehorses noun

/ˈreɪsˌhɔːrsɪz/ /ˈreɪsˌhɔːrsəz/

A horse that competes in races.

"The wealthy owner kept his racehorses in a large, comfortable stable. "

Illustration discernment

discernment noun

/dɪˈsɜːnmənt/ /dɪˈzɜːnmənt/

The ability to distinguish; judgement.

"Choosing the right college requires discernment in evaluating different programs and campuses. "

Illustration accidentally

accidentally adverb

/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

Illustration horizontal

horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

A horizontal component of a structure

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

Illustration arrangement

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

Illustration preventing

preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration orientations

orientations noun

/ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌɔːriɛnˈteɪʃənz/

The determination of the relative position of something or someone.

"The robot's orientations needed to be carefully programmed so it could pick up the correct items in the factory. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration automobile

automobile noun

/ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˈɔ.tə.moʊˌbil/

A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

"My father bought a new automobile for his business. "