blindfold

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verb

blind·​fold ˈblīn(d)-ˌfōld 

blindfolded; blindfolding; blindfolds

transitive verb

1

: to cover the eyes of with or as if with a bandage

2

: to hinder from seeing

especially : to keep from comprehension

blindfold adjective

blindfold

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noun

1

: a bandage for covering the eyes

2

: something that obscures mental or physical vision

Examples of blindfold in a Sentence

Verb

The kidnappers tied him up and blindfolded him.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

As executive producer Yun shared in a recent interview with Korean news outlet JoongAng Ilbo, the production team decided to blindfold the two judges during the 1:1 challenges to minimize any potential bias stemming from this white spoon vs. black spoon structure. —Regina Kim, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

Investigators said Gallegos blindfolded the girl and grabbed her, KUSA-TV reported, citing an arrest affidavit. —Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024

Noun

This one, in which Tomlinson asks comedians Arguello, Lennon, and Sarah Tiana to wear blindfolds and distinguish between containers of milk and water solely by feeling it with their hands, is one such segment. —Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024

The blindfolds induced blindness for the sighted participants - the first step in exploring resilience. —Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

alteration of Middle English blindfellen, blindfelden to strike blind, blindfold, from blind + fellen to fell

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

blindfold

1 of 2 verb

blind·​fold ˈblīn(d)-ˌfōld 

: to cover the eyes of with or as if with a strip of cloth

blindfold adjective

blindfold

2 of 2 noun

: a strip of cloth for covering the eyes