BLINDFOLD | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Blindfold

Blindfold

Blind·fold

Definition/Meaning

(verb)

To cover the eyes so as to prevent seeing, or to do something without prior knowledge.

e.g. The contestant was blindfolded and had to guess the object by touch.

(noun)

something that literally or figuratively obscures someone's vision (physical or mental);

e.g. Do not enter this endeavor with a blindfold on, but rather enter it with an open mind.

(verb)

to prevent someone from seeing, either literally by tying a piece of fabric over their eyes or figuratively by hindering them from understanding something;

e.g. The game requires players to blindfold one person and then avoid being caught by the person. There was an attempt to blindfold them from finding out what was going on.

(adjective)

in literary usage, wearing a piece of fabric over one's eyes to prevent one from seeing;

e.g. There was a blindfold man standing in the corner of the room.

(adverb)

with one's eyes covered by a piece of cloth that prevents one from seeing;

e.g. She was led blindfold to a different room.

(adverb)

easily and with great confidence, used figuratively to refer to the way something is done;

e.g. She knows her way blindfold around the building.