/ ˈblɪŋkə(r); NAmE / noun
1.
[ C ] ( informal ) = indicator
2.
blinkers ( NAmE also blind·ers ) [ pl. ] pieces of leather that are placed at the side of a horse's eyes to stop it from looking sideways :
( figurative )
We need to have a fresh look at the plan, without blinkers (= we need to consider every aspect of it) .