Definition of blinder
1 : either of two flaps on a horse's bridle to keep it from seeing objects at its sides
2 blinders plural : a limitation or obstruction to sight or discernment
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Examples of blinder in a Sentence
Their team played a blinder to beat us in the closing seconds of the match.
First Known Use of blinder
1807
BLINDER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of blinder for English Language Learners
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blinders : leather pieces that are placed on either side of a horse's head next to its eyes in order to keep the horse from seeing what is beside it
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: a very exciting or impressive performance or action in a game such as cricket or soccer
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