blinding
verb
Form of blind , present participle of blind.
Simple meaning
To darken; to obscure to the eye or understanding.
Pronunciation
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blyndingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈblaɪndɪŋ
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verb
present participle of blind
Make blind by putting the eyes out
present participle of blind
To make temporarily or permanently blind.
present participle of blind
To darken; to obscure to the eye or understanding; to conceal.
present participle of blind
To cover with a thin coating of sand and fine gravel, for example a road newly paved, in order that the joints between the stones may be filled.
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