blinder

noun blind·er \ˈblīn-dər\

blinders : leather pieces that are placed on either side of a horse's head next to its eyes in order to keep the horse from seeing what is beside it

: a very exciting or impressive performance or action in a game such as cricket or soccer

Full Definition of BLINDER

: either of two flaps on a horse's bridle to keep it from seeing objects at its sides

plural : a limitation or obstruction to sight or discernment

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1809

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