3blind noun
plural blinds 1 [count] : something that is used to cover a window from the inside of a room ; especially : a roll of cloth or plastic that is hung at the top of a window and pulled down over the window — usually plural ▪ Raise/lower/open/close the blinds. — see picture at window; see also venetian blind 2 [count] US : a place where hunters hide from animals while they are hunting
▪ a duck blind [=a place to hide when hunting ducks] —called also (chiefly Brit) hide 3 [singular] : something that is used to trick people or to prevent people from noticing a particular thing
▪ Some say the investigation is a blind to keep the public's attention off the governor.
▪ a duck blind [=a place to hide when hunting ducks] —called also (chiefly Brit) hide
▪ Some say the investigation is a blind to keep the public's attention off the governor.
draw the blinds on — see 1draw
