English Explanatory Dictionary

blindside

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A driver's field of blindness around an automobile; the side areas behind the driver.
  2. A tram/train driver's field of blindness around a tram (trolley/streetcar) or a train; the side areas behind the tram/train driver.
  3. A person's weak point.
  4. The space on the side of the pitch with the shorter distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline; compare openside.
  5. The blindside flanker, a position in rugby union, usually number 6.
verb
  1. To attack (a person) on his or her blind side.
  2. To catch off guard; to take by surprise.

Pronunciation

/ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ en-us-blindside.ogg

Word forms

blindside blindsides blind side blind-side blindsiding blindsided

Etymology

From blind + side.

Synonyms

blind spot

Derived words

blindsider
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