blinding

[ blahyn-ding ]

noun

1. a layer of sand or fine gravel for filling the gaps in the surfaces of a road or pavement, as one of crushed and compacted stone.

blinding

/ ˈblaɪndɪŋ /

noun

1. sand or grit spread over a road surface to fill up cracks
2. the process of laying blinding
3. Also calledmattress a layer of concrete made with little cement spread over soft ground to seal it so that reinforcement can be laid on it

adjective

1. making one blind or as if blind

   blinding snow

2. most noticeable; brilliant or dazzling

   a blinding display of skill

Derived Forms

• ˈblindingly, adverb

Other Words From

• non·blinding adjective
• non·blinding·ly adverb
• un·blinding adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of blinding¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; blind, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It’s hard to imagine living in that world now, where poisonous air kills children, your backyard garden, crops and even motorists who crash due to the blinding smog.

From Los Angeles Times

I wanted to talk to people, one-on-one, as many as possible and without the blinding glare of a television camera by my side.

From Salon

He was surrounded by uber-athletic sophomores with overwhelming size or blinding speed or some combination of them.

From Los Angeles Times

Accordingly, researchers must design trial protocols that properly account for potential harm to subjects, bias, functional blinding, and use of other treatments such as antidepressants and psychotherapy.

From Salon

Spectacle, the klieg light of the powerful since before even the ancient Olympics, is still more than capable of blinding us to the dark.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blatant
• blazing
• garish
• shining