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blinder

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blind·er  (blndr)
n.
1. blinders A pair of leather flaps attached to a horse's bridle to curtail side vision. Also called blinkers.
2. Something that serves to obscure clear perception and discernment.
blinder [ˈblaɪndə]
n
1. an outstanding performance in sport
2. Brit slang another name for blind [30]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.blinderblinder - blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side
winker, blinker
screen, blind - a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
Translations
blinder [ˈblaɪndəʳ] N
1. to play a blinder (of a match) (Brit) → jugar de maravilla
2. blinders (US) (= blinkers) → anteojeras fpl
blinder
n
(US: = blinker) → Scheuklappe f
(Brit inf, = drinking spree) → Kneipkur f (inf)
(Brit inf) to play a blinder (Sport) → spitzenmäßig spielen (inf)


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Rob shot sixth in the line and landed fairly, being rewarded by an approving grunt from the man with the green blinder, who shot seventh, and with apparent carelessness, yet true to the bull's-eye.
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