nounπShareA covering for a window to keep out light. The covering may be made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass."The blinds in the classroom were lowered to make it easier to see the projector screen. "architecturebuildingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA destination sign mounted on a public transport vehicle displaying the route destination, number, name and/or via points, etc."The blinds on the front of the bus read "Downtown - Route 42." "vehiclesigncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny device intended to conceal or hide."a duck blind"deviceitembuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething to mislead the eye or the understanding, or to conceal some covert deed or design; a subterfuge."The student's elaborate excuse about a sick dog was just a blinds to hide the fact that he hadn't done his homework. "mindcharacteractioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA blindage."The tank's thick blinds protected the soldiers inside from enemy fire. "militaryarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA halting place."The bus stop, designated as the "blinds," offered a brief halting place for travelers weary from their journeys. "placeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe blindside."The linebacker came from his blindside, so the quarterback didn't see the hit coming. "positionsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(1800s) No score."After three innings, the baseball game remained scoreless, with both teams having blinds. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA forced bet: the small blind or the big blind."The blinds are $10/$20 and the ante is $1."gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA player who is forced to pay such a bet."The blinds immediately folded when I reraised."gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(as a plural) Those who are blind, taken as a group."The program helps the blinds learn to use computers with special software. "humangrouppersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make temporarily or permanently blind."The bright flash of the camera momentarily blinds the actors on stage. "medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo curse."Having lost all his money gambling, he blinds his bad luck with a stream of angry curses. "curseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo darken; to obscure to the eye or understanding; to conceal."The sudden bright sunlight blinds the driver for a moment. "appearancemindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with a thin coating of sand and fine gravel, for example a road newly paved, in order that the joints between the stones may be filled."The road crew blinds the freshly laid paving stones with fine gravel to help them settle and lock together. "materialbuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
