A screen or cover for a window, typically made of fabric, wood, or metal, that can be rolled or folded up and down to control the amount of light entering a room.

She pulled down the blind to block out the morning sun.

A hiding place used by hunters or birdwatchers, often camouflaged, to observe wildlife without being seen.

The hunter sat quietly in the blind, waiting for the deer to appear.

Blind people considered collectively (always with the definite article).

The new legislation will improve access for the blind.

A poker bet made by a player before receiving their cards, typically used to initiate betting.

He placed a small blind to start the round of poker.

A person, action, or thing used to disguise true intentions; a cover or pretext.

The charity was merely a blind for the smuggling operation.

blindverb

To make someone unable to see, either temporarily or permanently.

The bright flash blinded him for a few seconds.

To deprive someone of understanding, judgment, or perception.

His love for her blinded him to her faults.

To dazzle or impress someone with brilliance or beauty.

The performance was so stunning it blinded the audience with its brilliance.

To cover or screen so as to block sight or light.

They boarded up the windows to blind the room from view.