blindfold
blindfold
Definition
blind·fold (-fōld′)
transitive verb
- to cover the eyes of with a cloth or bandage
- to hinder the sight or understanding of
Etymology: altered (infl. by fold) < ME blindfeld, struck blind, pp. of blindfellen < OE (ge)blindfellian: see blind + fell
noun
- a cloth used to cover the eyes
- anything that hinders the sight or understanding
adjective
- with the eyes covered
- reckless; heedless
adverb
- blindly
- recklessly; heedlessly
blindfold
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- wear: Finally, the shaman offered them the option of wearing a blindfold, least they see something they would rather not.
- remove: Just as his wife was about to remove the blindfold, the phone rang.
- put: He got hold of Charlie and put a blindfold on him.
- use: You can use blindfolds or have them close their eyes on the honor system for safety purposes.
- have: Our premier quality slave hood laces up at the back, and has a leather blindfold and gag which attach using press studs.
- take: You tell Sier: I simply told him that I was taken to Vishnu's Temple, an ' my blindfold taken.
Adjective modifier
- deep: Driving 4x4 Range Rovers through deep mud blindfold was a stern test of trust.
- red: Soft Red French Suede Blindfold This soft red suede blindfold is gentle yet most effective.
- special: AND Kenton tips his special duct tape blindfold designed for Enrique's act as well.
Modifies a noun
- challenge: Or maybe your school would like to do a sponsored silence or a blindfold challenge.
- game: A fun student to student practice of giving directions is the blindfold game.
- test: A blindfold test was conducted on a panel of tasters.
- trail: For example a blindfold trail helps the young person to experience what it could be like to lose their sight.
- portrait: PLUS Enrique also tips for the first time his classic blindfold portrait effect with all the touches and details only he alone can tell.
- instruction: Line Up By... Equipment: Blindfolds Instructions: There are many variations on the " Line Up By... .
Noun used with modifier
- duct: AND Kenton tips his special duct tape blindfold designed for Enrique's act as well.
- leather: Our premier quality slave hood laces up at the back, and has a leather blindfold and gag which attach using press studs.
- tape: AND Kenton tips his special duct tape blindfold designed for Enrique's act as well.
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