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

In one photograph, shared by Australian researchers, women sit naked and blindfolded on a sheet of metal with a fire burning below, in what resembles a contemporary stake. —Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024

Each episode features a Festive Faceoff, like making an ugly Christmas sweater or building a snowman blindfolded, that tests the hopefuls’ holiday spirit while also allowing the judges and viewers to get to know the guys’ backgrounds and personalities. —Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024

Noun

At that point, Noyce asked for volunteers to join him in a trust game that involved blindfolds and pairs of audience members exploring the Kala Academy auditorium. —Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024

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

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