blind side

blind side

n.

1. The side on which one's vision, especially the peripheral vision, is limited or obstructed.

2. The side away from which one is directing one's attention.

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blind side

n

1. (Rugby) rugby the side of the field between the scrum and the nearer touchline

2. the side on which a person's vision is obscured

vb

(tr) US to take (someone) by surprise

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blind′ side`

n.

1. the part of one's field of vision, as to the side or rear, where one cannot see approaching objects.

2. the side opposite that toward which a person is looking.

[1600–10]

blind•side

(ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd)

v.t. -sid•ed, -sid•ing.

1. to hit or attack from the blind side.

2. to attack where a person is vulnerable.

[1970–75]

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blind side

The side of the scrum nearest to touch.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

blind side - the side on which your vision is limited or obstructed side - a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location; "they always sat on the right side of the church"; "he never left my side"

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