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BLINDFOLD

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A cloth used to cover the eyes

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("blindfold" is a kind of...):

cloth covering (a covering made of cloth)

Derivation:

blindfold (cover the eyes of (someone) to prevent him from seeing)

 II. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Wearing a blindfold

Synonyms:

blindfold; blindfolded

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

blind; unsighted (unable to see)

 III. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Cover the eyes of (someone) to prevent him from seeing

Example:

the hostage was blindfolded and driven away

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "blindfold" is one way to...):

cover (provide with a covering or cause to be covered)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Sentence example:

They want to blindfold the prisoners

Derivation:

blindfold (a cloth used to cover the eyes)

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