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Meaning
Noun
●
In Automotive:
A driver's
field
of
blindness
around an
automobile
; the
side
areas behind the driver.
●
In Rail transportation:
A
tram
/train driver's
field
of
blindness
around a
tram
(trolley/streetcar) or a
train
; the
side
areas behind the
tram
/train driver.
●
A person's
weak
point.
●
In Rugby:
The
space
on the side
of the
pitch
with the
shorter
distance
between the breakdown/set
piece
and the
touchline
;
compare
openside.
●
In Rugby union:
The
blindside flanker
, a
position
in
rugby union
, usually number 6.
Verb
●
To
attack
(a person) on his or her
blind
side.
●
To
catch
off guard
; to take by surprise.
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Origin
blindside
English
blind
English
blind
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
side
English
side
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
sithon
Proto-Germanic
Sourced from
Etym
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