blindfold

[ blahynd-fohld ]

verb (used with object)

1. to prevent or occlude sight by covering (the eyes) with a cloth, bandage, or the like; cover the eyes of.
2. to impair the awareness or clear thinking of:

   Don't let their hospitality blindfold you to the true purpose of their invitation.

noun

1. a cloth or bandage put before the eyes to prevent seeing.

adjective

1. with the eyes covered:

   a blindfold test.

2. rash; unthinking:

   a blindfold denunciation before knowing the facts.

blindfold

/ ˈblaɪndˌfəʊld /

verb

1. to prevent (a person or animal) from seeing by covering (the eyes)
2. to prevent from perceiving or understanding

noun

1. a piece of cloth, bandage, etc, used to cover the eyes
2. any interference to sight

adjective

1. having the eyes covered with a cloth or bandage
2. chess not seeing the board and pieces
3. rash; inconsiderate

Other Words From

• un·blindfolded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of blindfold¹

1520–30; alteration, by association with fold ¹, of blindfell to cover the eyes, strike blind, Middle English blindfellen; blind, fell ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of blindfold¹

changed (C16) through association with fold ¹from Old English blindfellian to strike blind; see blind , fell ²

Example Sentences

After practicing for several weeks, Mr. Rush managed to juggle blindfolded for 6 minutes and 34 seconds.

From NewsForKids.net

The interview process involved "lots of weird and wonderful tasks", he said, including having to put up a tent while blindfolded and wearing oven mitts.

From BBC

It also published a video in which he appeared blindfolded and seemingly confessed to various crimes.

From BBC

They published a video in which he appeared blindfolded and confessed to various crimes.

From BBC

The pair were blindfolded and handcuffed by four armed men before being driven off to an unknown location, he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• curtain
• screen