Blind (Noun)
Meaning 1
A hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters); "he waited impatiently in the blind".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; "he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge"; "the holding company was just a blind".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
People who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group; "he spent hours reading to the blind".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The charity organized a fair to raise money for the blind and help them lead independent lives.
- The library offered a service to transcribe books into braille for the blind.
- The organization trained guide dogs to assist the blind in navigating through the city.
- She spent several hours visiting the blind at the local hospital, chatting and reading to them.
- He was dedicated to helping the blind and developed an app that could read text aloud for them.