plural blinders
1
: either of two flaps on a horse's bridle to keep it from seeing objects at its sides
2
blinders plural
: a limitation or obstruction to sight or discernment
3
British, informal
: something (such as an athletic play) dazzlingly excellent or remarkable
Andrew Chidgey (58) held the Stapleton innings together and Ghulam Shabbir briefly threatened with a lively 23 but Timsbury held some important catches, including a blinder from Greg Passingham …—
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Their team played a blinder to beat us in the closing seconds of the match.
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Most wear large ear protectors and visors or blinders over one eye to help with focus and to reduce the glare of the lights.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2024
Most shooters compete with a blinder on one eye to keep the muscles relaxed.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Stop contributing to the lies of exploiters who profit off the suffering and death of silent victims while relying on spectators’ blinders.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2024
Only people in relatively fresh, loving relationships who are still absolutely obsessed with each other are able to put on their blinders and fully indulge in cuddles, candies, and cards.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2024
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2024
Most shooters compete with a blinder on one eye to keep the muscles relaxed.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Stop contributing to the lies of exploiters who profit off the suffering and death of silent victims while relying on spectators’ blinders.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2024
Only people in relatively fresh, loving relationships who are still absolutely obsessed with each other are able to put on their blinders and fully indulge in cuddles, candies, and cards.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2024
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“Blinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blinder. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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blinder
noun
blind·er
ˈblīn-dər 
: either of two leather flaps on a horse's bridle to keep it from seeing to the side
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