Blindfold
(noun)
- A strip of cloth or other material used to cover the eyes in order to prevent a person from seeing.
- A state of being unable to see or comprehend something.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from blind (adjective) + fold (from the verb fold). the verb dates from the early 17th century.
Examples:
- She was blindfolded and led into the room.
- The prisoner was blindfolded before being taken out of the cell.
- The children played a game of blindfolded trust.
- The blindfold test is a way to evaluate the sense of smell.
- The company's approach to the issue has been criticized as being blindfolded.