English to English
blind
(bl/aI/nd
)
adjective (a)
- Destitute of the sense of seeing, either by natural defect or by deprivation; without sight.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group(noun.group)Example:
He spent hours reading to the blind.
source: wordnet30 - a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters)(noun.artifact)Example:
He waited impatiently in the blind.
source: wordnet30 - a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight(noun.artifact)Example:
They had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet.
source: wordnet30 - something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity(noun.communication)Example:
The holding company was just a blind.
source: wordnet30 - 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.(noun)source: webster1913
- See Blende.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- unable or unwilling to perceive or understand(adj.all)Example:
Blind to a lover's faults.
Blind to the consequences of their actions.
source: wordnet30 - not based on reason or evidence(adj.all)Example:
Blind hatred.
Blind faith.
source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- render unable to see(verb.perception)source: wordnet30
- make blind by putting the eyes out(verb.perception)Example:
The criminals were punished and blinded.
source: wordnet30 - To make blind; to deprive of sight or discernment.(verb)source: webster1913