BLINDSIDE

blindside

(verb) attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person’s view is obstructed

blindside

(verb) catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences; “The economic downturn blindsided many investors”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

blindside (plural blindsides)

(automotive) A driver's field of blindness around an automobile; the side areas behind the driver.

(figurative) A person's weak point.

(rugby) The space on the side of the pitch with the shorter distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline; compare openside.

(rugby union) The blindside flanker, a position in rugby union, usually number 6.

Synonyms

• (a driver's field of blindness): blindspot

Verb

blindside (third-person singular simple present blindsides, present participle blindsiding, simple past and past participle blindsided)

(transitive) To attack (a person) on his or her blind side.

(transitive, figurative, informal) To catch off guard; to take by surprise.

Source: Wiktionary



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