blinder

[blahyn-der]

noun

1. a person or thing that blinds.

2. a blinker for a horse.

3. British Informal.,  a spectacular shot or action in sports, especially soccer.

   He played a blinder.

blinder

/ ˈblaɪndə /

noun

1. an outstanding performance in sport

2. slang,  another name for blind

Word History and Origins

Origin of blinder¹

First recorded in 1580–90; blind + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“I really like the way that he’s got the blinders on it, and nothing’s affecting him,” Dodger manager Dave Roberts said before the game.

From Los Angeles Times

The way through the Age of Trump and this disaster is forward, and seeing clearly and without blindfolds or blinders.

From Salon

The matter was even raised in parliament in March, with Wendy Morton, Conservative MP for nearby Alridge-Brownhills, saying the "squeaky blinders" were not welcome in her constituency.

From BBC

"The rats, the squeaky blinders, do continue to roam freely in the streets of Britain's second city," she said.

From BBC

“I just think that we’re as good as anyone in baseball at putting the blinders on and getting better each day, with respect to expectations,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times