blinder

[ blahyn-der ]

noun

1. a person or thing that blinds.
2. a blinker for a horse.
3. British Informal. a spectacular shot or action in sports, especially soccer:

   He played a blinder.

blinder

/ ˈblaɪndə /

noun

1. an outstanding performance in sport
2. slang.
   another name for blind

Word History and Origins

Origin of blinder¹

First recorded in 1580–90; blind + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It’s that the universe has something completely different planned for you that you weren’t even open to because you had your blinders on this narrow road.

From Los Angeles Times

I put my blinders on and just tried to get through it on that level.

From Salon

When his mother was around eight or nine, she worked for bookmakers - who were called peaky blinders - when betting was illegal.

From BBC

Most shooters compete with a blinder on one eye to keep the muscles relaxed.

From Los Angeles Times

It's easy to just look at what's happening on the field of play through — just sort of with blinders on, just seeing that one experience in isolation.

From Salon