blindfold
A blindfold is a piece of cloth that covers your eyes so you can't see.
When we play games like trust or capture the flag, people might put on a blindfold to make it fair and exciting. Imagine being tied up with a bandana, unable to peek through the edges - that's basically what a blindfold does! It helps level the playing field, so anyone who wears one has an equal chance of winning. Some people also wear blindfolds for sensory deprivation experiences or as part of spiritual practices.
How common is "blindfold"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
noun
A covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes, blocking light to the eyes.
Example: I put a blindfold over my boyfriend's eyes and told him I had a surprise for him.
verb
To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see.
adjective
Having the eyes covered so as to obscure vision
adverb
With the eyes covered so as to obscure vision
Real examples of "blindfolded" in context
