This meaning means that a person or animal cannot see anything. They have no eyesight or vision.
He is blind and uses a cane.
Blind people need help to cross streets.
This meaning is about not noticing or understanding something clearly. It is often used to say someone does not see the truth or facts.
She was blind to his bad behavior.
They made a blind decision quickly.
This meaning describes parts of buildings that do not have openings or windows. People cannot see through or out of these parts.
The room had a blind wall with no windows.
They painted over the blind door in the hall.
This meaning refers to a tool that covers a window. It keeps light out or protects privacy by blocking what can be seen.
Pull the blind down to stop the sun.
The window blind was made of wood.
This meaning means a place where someone hides to watch or catch animals or enemies. It is often used by hunters or soldiers.
The hunter waited in the blind to see the deer.
Soldiers stayed in their blind during the battle.
To blind means to cover someone’s eyes or to cause them not to see. It can also mean to make someone unable to see clearly for a short time.
They blindfolded him before the surprise.
The bright light blinded her for a moment.
This meaning is used for actions or decisions made without knowing all details or facts. It suggests chance or guessing.
He made a blind guess about the answer.
They took a blind shot in the dark.
This meaning is used in farming or animal care. It means to cut or trim feathers to stop flying or movement.
They blinded the chicken’s wings to keep it safe.
Farmers sometimes blind birds to stop flying.
