blinding

American  

[blahyn-ding] / ˈblaɪn dɪŋ /

noun

1. a layer of sand or fine gravel for filling the gaps in the surfaces of a road or pavement, as one of crushed and compacted stone.

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blinding British  

/ ˈblaɪndɪŋ /

noun

1. sand or grit spread over a road surface to fill up cracks

2. the process of laying blinding

3. Also called: mattress.  a layer of concrete made with little cement spread over soft ground to seal it so that reinforcement can be laid on it

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adjective

1. making one blind or as if blind

   blinding snow

2. most noticeable; brilliant or dazzling

   a blinding display of skill

Other Word Forms

• blindingly adverb
• nonblinding adjective
• nonblindingly adverb
• unblinding adjective

Etymology

Origin of blinding

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; blind, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

As she ran past him into the blinding snowfall, a concerned Greeley turned back, caught up, and grabbed her arm.

From Literature

In nutrition studies, full blinding is often difficult because people usually know what they are eating.

From Science Daily

The sharp edges of the world softened under the crystal white, crunchy white, at times blinding white, and at other times muted white of the long, long months of winter.

From Literature

This time around, the addition of strong winds will create blizzard conditions—blinding, blowing snow.

From The Wall Street Journal

He couldn’t move farther, and the shimmering space exploded into a brilliant, blinding light.

From Literature

Related Words

• blatant
• blazing
• garish
• shining