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blinder

 

[ หˆblaษชndษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal equipment

A blinder is a type of device that is placed on the head of a horse, usually covering its eyes on either side. This prevents the animal from seeing things to the side, helping to keep it focused and to reduce distractions or fright. Blinders are commonly used in horse racing and for pulling carriages.

Synonyms

blinker, eyeshade

Examples of usage

  • The horse wore blinders during the race.
  • To prevent the horse from getting scared, they fitted it with blinders.
  • The driver used blinders on the mare to keep her focused.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

In slang, a 'blinder' can also refer to an impressive performance or an exceptionally good party or event. It indicates something that was remarkably enjoyable or outstanding.

Synonyms

banger, stunner

Examples of usage

  • That concert was a blinder!
  • She put on a blinder of a performance last night.
  • The festival was a real blinder this year.

Translations

Translations of the word "blinder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tapa-olhos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blinder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penutup mata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒั–ัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klapki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใ‚คใƒณใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท occultant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cubreojos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถz bandฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆˆ๊ฐ€๋ฆฌ๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุงุน ุงู„ุนูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกvoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zakrรฝvacรญ pรกska

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œผ็ฝฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤesna maska

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ augnabandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะทั–ะปะดั–ั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถz baฤŸlayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tapaojos

Etymology

The term 'blinder' originates from the word 'blind', which comes from the Old English 'blind', meaning unable to see. The combination with the suffix '-er' indicates something that causes the state of being blind. This specific meaning related to horse equipment can be traced back to the early 19th century. The slang use of 'blinder' to describe something fantastic or outstanding emerged in British English in the late 20th century, reflecting a shift in usage influenced by cultural events and social changes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,934, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.