blind spot vs blindside

blind spot

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

  • 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. 

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

  • 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. 

blindside

noun
  • A driver's field of blindness around an automobile; the side areas behind the driver. 

  • The blindside flanker, a position in rugby union, usually number 6. 

  • A person's weak point. 

  • A tram/train driver's field of blindness around a tram (trolley/streetcar) or a train; the side areas behind the tram/train driver. 

  • The space on the side of the pitch with the shorter distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline; compare openside. 

verb
  • To attack (a person) on his or her blind side. 

  • To catch off guard; to take by surprise. 

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