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blinder

[blahyn-der]

noun

  1. a person or thing that blinds.

  2. a blinker for a horse.

  3. British Informal.a spectacular shot or action in sports, especially soccer.

    He played a blinder.



blinder

/ ˈɪԻə /

noun

  1. an outstanding performance in sport

  2. slanganother name for blind

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of blinder1

First recorded in 1580–90; blind + -er 1
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Example Sentences

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The way through the Age of Trump and this disaster is forward, and seeing clearly and without blindfolds or blinders.

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The matter was even raised in parliament in March, with Wendy Morton, Conservative MP for nearby Alridge-Brownhills, saying the "squeaky blinders" were not welcome in her constituency.

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"The rats, the squeaky blinders, do continue to roam freely in the streets of Britain's second city," she said.

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“I just think that we’re as good as anyone in baseball at putting the blinders on and getting better each day, with respect to expectations,” Roberts said.

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“I just think that we’re as good as anyone in baseball at putting the blinders on and getting better each day, with respect to expectations,” Roberts said.

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