blindside

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Synonyms: blind side, blind-side, blindsided, landside, lineside, blindsides, hindside, blindfire, blindie

Antonyms: blind side, blind-side, blindsided, landside, lineside, blindsides, hindside, blindfire, blindie

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|automotive}} A driver's field of blindness around an automobile; the side areas behind the driver.
2. {{lb|en|rail transport}} A tram/train driver's field of blindness around a tram (trolley/streetcar) or a train; the side areas behind the tram/train driver.
3. {{lb|en|figurative}} A person's weak point.
4. {{lb|en|rugby}} The space on the side of the pitch with the shorter distance between the [[breakdown]]/[[set piece]] and the [[touchline]]; compare [[openside]].
5. {{lb|en|rugby union}} The [[blindside flanker]], a position in [[rugby union]], usually number [[6]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To attack (a person) on their blind side.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|figurative|informal}} To catch [[off guard]]; to take by [[surprise]].

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