Winkers vs. Blinkers

Winkersnoun

blocked leather eye shields attached to a (usually) harness bridle for horses, to prevent them from seeing backwards, and partially sideways; blinders in (USA).

Winkersnoun

a fleece cover wrapped around the cheek strap of a racing bridle to limit the rear vision of racehorses.

Blinkersnoun

A pair of leather or rubber eye cups attached to a horse hood in order to impede the rear vision of racehorses and harness horses; blinders in (USA).

Blinkersnoun

(plurale tantum) A kind of goggles, used to protect the eyes from glare, dust, etc.

Blinkersnoun

Spectacles.