Meaning & use

Blindfolds

noun·Everyday

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Pieces of cloth or other material tied over the eyes to prevent someone from seeing.

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The magician asked a volunteer to wear one of two blindfolds on stage.

Trust exercises sometimes involve blindfolds to build reliance on a partner.

A note on using this word

As a verb, 'blindfolds' can also mean covers someone's eyes, as in 'she blindfolds her opponent before the game begins.'

Another way to use it

2. verb

Covers someone's eyes with a blindfold.

The host blindfolds each contestant before the taste test.

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