blind spot vs vice

blind spot

noun
  • The part of the railway/tramway track that cannot be seen in the side mirror or the side window. 

  • A location where radio reception and/or transmission is significantly poorer than in surrounding locations. 

  • A location around an earthquake epicentre that is prone to earthquake. 

  • An inability to recognize a fact or think clearly about a certain topic, especially because of a prejudice. 

  • The place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina, and so where the retina cannot detect light. 

  • In driving, the part of the road that cannot be seen in the rear-view mirror. 

  • A subject or area about which one is uninformed or misinformed, often because of a prejudice or lack of appreciation. 

  • In a stadium or auditorium, any location affording those seated or standing there only an obstructed visual or auditory experience. 

vice

noun
  • A winding or spiral staircase. 

  • One who acts in place of a superior. 

  • A bad habit. 

  • A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements. 

  • Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to weapons, prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. 

  • A defect in the temper or behaviour of a horse, such as to make the animal dangerous, to injure its health, or to diminish its usefulness. 

adj
  • in place of; subordinate to; designating a person below another in rank 

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