blind·fold
ˈblīn(d)-ˌfōld 
blindfolded; blindfolding; blindfolds
1
: to cover the eyes of with or as if with a bandage
2
: to hinder from seeing
especially
: to keep from comprehension
blindfold
adjective
1
: a bandage for covering the eyes
2
: something that obscures mental or physical vision
Examples of blindfold in a Sentence
Verb
The kidnappers tied him up and blindfolded him.
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Regina Kim, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Investigators said Gallegos blindfolded the girl and grabbed her, KUSA-TV reported, citing an arrest affidavit.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
The blindfolds induced blindness for the sighted participants - the first step in exploring resilience.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
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Verb
As executive producer Yun shared in a recent interview with Korean news outlet JoongAng Ilbo, the production team decided to blindfold the two judges during the 1:1 challenges to minimize any potential bias stemming from this white spoon vs. black spoon structure.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Investigators said Gallegos blindfolded the girl and grabbed her, KUSA-TV reported, citing an arrest affidavit.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
This one, in which Tomlinson asks comedians Arguello, Lennon, and Sarah Tiana to wear blindfolds and distinguish between containers of milk and water solely by feeling it with their hands, is one such segment.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
The blindfolds induced blindness for the sighted participants - the first step in exploring resilience.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Blindfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blindfold. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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blindfold
1 of 2 verb
blind·fold
ˈblīn(d)-ˌfōld
: to cover the eyes of with or as if with a strip of cloth
blindfold
adjective
blindfold
2 of 2 noun
: a strip of cloth for covering the eyes
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