blindfold
verb
blind·fold
| \ ˈblīn(d)-ˌfōld
\
\
blindfolded;
blindfolding;
blindfolds
Definition of blindfold
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to cover the eyes of with or as if with a bandage
2
: to hinder from seeing
especially
: to keep from comprehension
blindfold
nounDefinition of blindfold (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a bandage for covering the eyes
2
: something that obscures mental or physical vision
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Examples of blindfold in a Sentence
Verb
The kidnappers tied him up and blindfolded him.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The image raised questions over the conduct of his interrogation at the hands of police, but Italian prosecutor Michele Prestipino told a news conference Tuesday that Hjorth was not blindfolded while he was being questioned. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Blindfolding Bay Area teen accused of killing officer ‘unacceptable,’ says Italian prosecutor — but interrogation is still valid," 31 July 2019 Elder lawyer would not tell The Times whether Elder, too, had been blindfolded. — Hannah Knowles, Washington Post, "Judge says American teens accused of killing Italian officer displayed ‘total absence of self control’," 30 July 2019 Francesco Codini, Elder’s lawyer, declined to say whether his client had also been blindfolded. — Elisabetta Povoledo, BostonGlobe.com, "As Italy mourns slain officer, photo raises questions over a confession," 29 July 2019 The victim stated the males threatened the victim with a firearm and knife before tying her up and blindfolding her. — Alyssa Lukpat, BostonGlobe.com, "Boston police look to identify suspects who allegedly robbed and blindfolded woman in her Dorchester apartment," 9 Aug. 2019 Some of the larvae were blindfolded using black paint. — Lakshmi Supriya, Science | AAAS, "These caterpillars can camouflage themselves, even when blindfolded," 7 Aug. 2019 His staff was soon overrun, bound, and blindfolded. — Harrison Smith, BostonGlobe.com, "Bruce Laingen, top-ranking US diplomat held in Iran hostage crisis, dies at 96," 18 July 2019 Tamar Sujú said Acosta was blindfolded, hung from a tree, and viciously beaten. — Mary Anastasia O’grady, WSJ, "Life and Death in Caracas," 7 July 2019 The poor guy looks like he's done his own hair blindfolded, with some green superglue and string as his only tools. — SI.com, "50 Most Unforgettable Haircuts in World Football," 10 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The officer who put the blindfold on Natale-Hjorth did so to prevent him from seeing documents related to the investigation, the commander said. — Susan Miller, USA TODAY, "Case of 2 U.S. teens jailed in Italy cop's killing takes another turn: Officer didn't have gun," 30 July 2019 The officer who put the blindfold on was being transferred to other duties, while police investigated who took and distributed the photo, authorities said. — NBC News, "American teen claims he knifed Italian officer in self-defense, judge says," 29 July 2019 Once the blindfolded person gets it right, the kisser can take their turn with the blindfold. — Erika W. Smith, refinery29.com, "7 Sexy Kissing Games, Because Spin The Bottle Doesn't Belong To Teens," 24 June 2019 The Courier-Journal hauled ice cream from the Comfy Cow, Graeter's and Louisville Cream, and put some Louisville newbies to a blindfold taste test to settle debate. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Ale-8-One and Louisville Cream are teaming up for a Friday Freebie you can't resist," 12 July 2019 Which brings us to the next industry that's bound to get sliced and diced, or at least spun around with a blindfold and sent stumbling off in a new direction: car manufacturers. — Popular Mechanics, "The iPhone Changed the World, the Self-Driving Car Is Next," 29 June 2017 Demi spanks Colton with a Bird Box blindfold, and Courtney and Hannah Alabama have had enough. — Amanda Mitchell, Marie Claire, "Please, Please Let Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman Host the Next Season of 'The Bachelor'," 15 Jan. 2019 Even the blindfolds worn by Ms. Bullock and other characters in the movie to avoid seeing a monster became a meme. — Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, "Netflix Opens Eyes in Hollywood as ‘Bird Box’ Soars," 7 Jan. 2019 Don’t tie your partner’s arms and legs to the bed, throw on a blindfold, and pop in a ball gag on the first go with bondage. — Gigi Engle, SELF, "5 Ways to Ease Your Partner Into Trying Bondage and Kink," 28 Sep. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'blindfold.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for blindfold
blindfold
verb
English Language Learners Definition of blindfold
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to cover the eyes of (a person) with a piece of cloth
blindfold
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of blindfold (Entry 2 of 2)
: a piece of cloth that covers the eyes
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blindfold
verb
blind·fold
| \ ˈblīnd-ˌfōld
\
\
blindfolded;
blindfolding
Kids Definition of blindfold
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to cover the eyes of with a piece of cloth
blindfold
nounKids Definition of blindfold (Entry 2 of 2)
: a covering over the eyes