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Meanings of blinkers in English
Piece of horse tack that prevent the horse seeing to the rear and, in some cases, to the side.
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Examples for "blinders"
Examples for "blinders"
1
Feminism removes blinders and bias to produce better accounts of the world.
2
Jean was to be crowned as marquis with a bridle and blinders:
3
I'm just trying to get you people to take off your blinders.
4
It only made sure that I didn't move through life with blinders.
5
The wooded islands acted as blinders, blocking much of the lake's shoreline.
Usage of blinkers in English
1
She has the blinkers on and can run a really good race.
2
Oxidization overraced with the blinkers on last start and they come off.
3
She's a winner at this track and blinkers go on first time.
4
Then Dave saw the blinkers at the foremast head gleam out dully.
5
Catapult gets the blinkers on third-up and might be handier this time.
6
Although if you're scared of heights and narrow roads, take some blinkers!
7
But you'll wear blinkers, an' make some money while you're studyin' forestry.
8
He doesn't work as well at home with the blinkers off.
9
The blinkers might turn River Charge around after an average last start effort.
10
Bling 'N' Bubbles gets the blinkers on for the first time.
11
Foxborough could settle handy with the blinkers going on for the first time.
12
Author believes that Mr. Fitz was the first trainer to use colored blinkers.
13
There was more talking with the blinkers between the two craft.
14
Expect Dalasan to be ridden quieter with the blinkers coming off.
15
She finished off in reasonable fashion and blinkers go back on.
16
They lived in blinkers, and were afraid of seeing things as they are.
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Blinkers across language varieties
Australia
Common
United Kingdom
Rare