blindside

== English == === Alternative forms === blind side, blind-side === Etymology === From blind +‎ side. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ === Noun === blindside (plural blindsides) (automotive) A driver's field of blindness around an automobile; the side areas behind the driver. Synonym: blind spot (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. Synonym: blind spot (figurative) A person's weak point. (rugby) The space on the side of the pitch with the shorter distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline; compare openside. (rugby union) The blindside flanker, a position in rugby union, usually number 6. ==== Translations ==== === Verb === blindside (third-person singular simple present blindsides, present participle blindsiding, simple past and past participle blindsided) (transitive) To attack (a person) on his or her blind side. (transitive, figurative, informal) To catch off guard; to take by surprise. ==== Quotations ==== For quotations using this term, see Citations:blindside. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====