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blindfold

[blahynd-fohld]

verb (used with object)

  1. to prevent or occlude sight by covering (the eyes) with a cloth, bandage, or the like; cover the eyes of.

  2. to impair the awareness or clear thinking of.

    Don't let their hospitality blindfold you to the true purpose of their invitation.



noun

  1. a cloth or bandage put before the eyes to prevent seeing.

adjective

  1. with the eyes covered.

    a blindfold test.

  2. rash; unthinking.

    a blindfold denunciation before knowing the facts.

blindfold

/ ˈɪԻˌəʊ /

verb

  1. to prevent (a person or animal) from seeing by covering (the eyes)

  2. to prevent from perceiving or understanding

“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

noun

  1. a piece of cloth, bandage, etc, used to cover the eyes

  2. any interference to sight

“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

adjective

  1. having the eyes covered with a cloth or bandage

  2. chess not seeing the board and pieces

  3. rash; inconsiderate

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Other Word Forms

  • unblindfolded adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of blindfold1

1520–30; alteration, by association with fold 1, of blindfell to cover the eyes, strike blind, Middle English blindfellen; blind, fell 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of blindfold1

changed (C16) through association with fold 1 from Old English blindfellian to strike blind; see blind , fell ²
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In practices, he shot blindfolded to perfect his form, his brother having to let him know when he was close to going out of bounds so that he could get his bearings.

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A group of security personnel got out of the car carrying blindfolds and plastic zip ties and asked me to step out first.

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Around seven weeks later, a video posted online showed him blindfolded and with his hands bound being forced to recite an Islamic declaration of faith by a group of armed men.

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But can they be sure, even without their blindfolds?

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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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