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blinder

[ blahyn-der ]
/ ˈblaɪn dər /
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noun

a person or thing that blinds.
a blinker for a horse.
British Informal. a spectacular shot or action in sports, especially soccer: He played a blinder.

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Origin of blinder

First recorded in 1580–90; blind + -er1

Words nearby blinder

blindcat, blind copy, blind date, blind door, blind-emboss, blinder, blinders, blindfish, blind fistula, blind flange, blindfold
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Words related to blinder

bluff, hood, shade, flab, blindfold

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British Dictionary definitions for blinder

blinder
/ (ˈblaɪndə) /

noun

an outstanding performance in sport
British slang another name for blind (def. 30)
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