English dictionary
blind
/bl/aI/nd/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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unable to see
ExamplesA person is blind to the extent that he must devise alternative techniques to do efficiently those things he would do with sight if he had normal vision.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Destitute of the sense of seeing, either by natural defect or by deprivation; without sight.
Source: webster1913
noun
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people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
ExamplesHe spent hours reading to the blind.
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a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters)
ExamplesHe waited impatiently in the blind.
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a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
ExamplesThey had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet.
Synonyms screenSource: WordNet 3.0
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something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
ExamplesThe holding company was just a blind.
Synonyms subterfugeSource: WordNet 3.0
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Something to hinder sight or keep out light; a screen; a cover; esp. a hinged screen or shutter for a window; a blinder for a horse.
Source: webster1913
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See <u>Blende</u>.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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unable or unwilling to perceive or understand
ExamplesBlind to a lover's faults.
Blind to the consequences of their actions.
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not based on reason or evidence
ExamplesBlind hatred.
Blind faith.
Synonyms unreasoningSource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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render unable to see
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make blind by putting the eyes out
ExamplesThe criminals were punished and blinded.
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make dim by comparison or conceal
Synonyms dimSource: WordNet 3.0
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To make blind; to deprive of sight or discernment.
Source: webster1913