blind spot
Meanings
noun
- The place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina, and so where the retina cannot detect light; the portion of the visual field that corresponds to this site.
- Any portion of the visual field in which the vision is impaired (by ocular disease).
- In driving, the part of the road that cannot be seen in the rear-view mirror or side-view mirror.
- The part of the railway/tramway track that cannot be seen in the side mirror or the side window.
- In a stadium or auditorium, any location affording those seated or standing there only an obstructed visual or auditory experience.
- An inability to recognize a fact or think clearly about a certain topic, especially because of a prejudice.
- A subject or area about which one is uninformed or misinformed, often because of a prejudice or lack of appreciation.
- A location where radio reception and/or transmission is significantly poorer than in surrounding locations.
- A location around an earthquake epicentre that is prone to earthquake.
- The flaw of building that cannot be seen when collapsing because poor structure, built not according specified standards, or not earthquake-proof.
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Etymology
From blind + spot.
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