blind spot
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blind spot
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From blind + spot.
noun blind spots · blindspot
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The place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina, and so where the retina cannot detect light; the portion of the visual field that corresponds to this site.
We all have a blind spot in our vision, but our brains usually compensate for it, such that we usually don't consciously notice it.
Similar: optic disc, optic disk, scotoma
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Any portion of the visual field in which the vision is impaired (by ocular disease).
He has a few blind spots in his eyesight because of his diabetic retinopathy.
Similar: scotoma
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In driving, the part of the road that cannot be seen in the rear-view mirror or side-view mirror.
When he changed lanes, he sideswiped a car that was in his blind spot.
Similar: blindside
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The part of the railway/tramway track that cannot be seen in the side mirror or the side window.
When he changed tracks, he sideswiped a railway worker that was in his blind spot.
Similar: blindside
- In a stadium or auditorium, any location affording those seated or standing there only an obstructed visual or auditory experience. Our seats turned out to be in a blind spot behind a pillar blocking our view on the stage.
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An inability to recognize a fact or think clearly about a certain topic, especially because of a prejudice.
He loves her so much that he has a blind spot when it comes to her faults.
Similar: scotoma
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A subject or area about which one is uninformed or misinformed, often because of a prejudice or lack of appreciation.
Atticus placed his fork beside his knife and pushed his plate aside. “Mr. Cunningham’s basically a good man,” he said, “he just has his blind spots along with the rest of us.”
Jem spoke. “Don’t call that a blind spot. He’da killed you last night when he first went there.
Similar: scotoma
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A location where radio reception and/or transmission is significantly poorer than in surrounding locations.
Similar: dead spot
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A location around an earthquake epicentre that is prone to earthquake.
Similar: blind zone, dead spot
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The flaw of building that cannot be seen when collapsing because poor structure, built not according specified standards, or not earthquake-proof.
Similar: dead spot
Translations
Every language
noun part of the road/railway track/tramway track that cannot be seen
| Español | punto ciego, ángulo muerto, rodal / locus ciego |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 盲点 mōten |
| 中文 | 盲點 /盲点 mángdiǎn, 死角 sǐjiǎo |
| Português | ponto cego |
| Français | angle mort |
| Deutsch | toter Winkel |
| Italiano | punto cieco, angolo morto |
| Русский | слепа́я зо́на slepája zóna |
| العربية | زاوِية مَيِّتة, بُقْعة عَمْياء |
noun place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina
| Español | punto ciego, papila óptica, mancha ciega |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 맹점 maengjeom |
| 日本語 | 盲点 mōten |
| 中文 | 盲點 /盲点 mángdiǎn |
| Português | ponto cego |
| Français | point aveugle, tache aveugle |
| Deutsch | blinder Fleck |
| Русский | слепо́е пятно́ slepóje pjatnó |
| Tiếng Việt | điểm mù |
| العربية | نُقْطَة عَمْيَاء |
noun inability to recognize a fact or think clearly
| 中文 | 盲點 /盲点 mángdiǎn |
|---|---|
| Français | aveuglement |
| Deutsch | Blindheit |
noun subject beyond one’s certain knowledge
| Français | inconnu |
|---|
noun location with poor radio service
| Français | zone blanche |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Funkloch |
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title = {blind spot},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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