winker

English

/ˈwɪŋkə(r)/

noun
Definitions
  • A screen attached to the bridle of a horse or other domesticated animal preventing it from being able to see things to its side.
  • Somebody who winks; somebody who connives.
  • (UK) An eye.
  • (US) An eyelash.
  • The winking membrane of a bird's eye; the winking muscle.
  • A small bellows in an organ, regulated by a spring, controlling variations of wind pressure.
  • A player of the game of tiddlywinks.

Etymology

Suffix from English wink.

Origin

English

wink

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