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blindside

Pronunciation: /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/

The English word “blindside” has 7 meanings listed here.

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 their blind side.
  2. To catch off guard; to take by surprise.

Etymology

From blind + side.

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