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Blind, Blinder, Blindest
by Barbee <barbievanier@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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May 12, 2008 at 02:55 PM
| blind (blnd)
adj. blind=B7er, blind=B7est
1.
a. Sightless.
b. Having a maximal visual acuity of the better eye, after correction
by refractive lenses, of one-tenth normal vision or less (20/200 or
less on the Snellen test).
c. Of, relating to, or for sightless persons.
2.
a. Performed or made without the benefit of background information
that might prejudice the outcome or result: blind taste tests used in
marketing studies.
b. Performed without preparation, experience, or knowledge: made a
blind stab at answering the question.
c. Performed by instruments and without the use of sight: blind
navigation.
3. Unable or unwilling to perceive or understand: blind to a lover's
faults.
4. Not based on reason or evidence; unquestioning: put blind faith in
their leaders.
5. Slang Drunk.
6. Lacking reason or purpose: blind fate; blind choice.
7.
a. Difficult to comprehend or see; illegible.
b. Incompletely or illegibly addressed: blind mail.
c. Hidden from sight: a blind seam.
d. Screened from the view of oncoming motorists: a blind driveway.
e. Secret or otherwise undisclosed: a blind item in a military budget.
8. Closed at one end: a blind socket; a blind passage.
9. Having no opening: a blind wall.
10. Botany Failing to produce flowers or fruits: a blind bud.


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Barbee <barbievanier@[ |
2008-05-12 14:55:55 |
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Gordon <gordon@[EMAIL |
2008-05-12 18:35:04 |
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2008-05-13 06:46:36 |
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2008-05-12 20:40:29 |
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Gordon <gordon@[EMAIL |
2008-05-12 21:57:40 |
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2008-05-13 06:48:33 |
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2008-05-13 16:03:08 |
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