blind·er 
/ˈblaɪndɚ/ noun
plural blind·ers /ˈblaɪndɚ/ noun 1 blinders [plural] chiefly US : leather pieces that are placed on either side of a horse's head next to its eyes in order to keep the horse from seeing what is beside it
▪ a horse wearing blinders — often used figuratively ▪ Many parents put on blinders [=choose not to think about what might be happening] when their teenagers start staying out late. —called also (chiefly Brit) blinkers 2 [singular] Brit, informal : a very exciting or impressive performance or action in a game such as cricket or soccer
▪ Their team played a blinder to beat us in the closing seconds of the match.
▪ a horse wearing blinders — often used figuratively ▪ Many parents put on blinders [=choose not to think about what might be happening] when their teenagers start staying out late. —called also (chiefly Brit) blinkers
▪ Their team played a blinder to beat us in the closing seconds of the match.
