noun / verb / adjective
blindfold
BLYND-fohld/ˈblaɪndfəʊld/
Covering the eyes to prevent seeing.
The opaque blindfold has two ties to secure it over the eyes.
Etymology
The pieces originally conveyed “strike blind.” The verb came to mean covering the eyes to block vision, and the noun names the covering used to do that.
In context
can tie a blindfold over the eyes of its pilot when he's trying to land
More examples
- They blindfolded the volunteer.
- She completed the task blindfold.
- He is blindfolding the participant.
Forms
blindfold · blindfolds · blindfolded · blindfolding
Similar words
- eye covering
- A general description of something blocking the eyes.
- mask
- May cover more of the face or allow vision.