blindside vs sideswipe

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. 

sideswipe

noun
  • A blow with the side of something, such as the side of car that is changing lanes incautiously. 

  • A catty or sarcastic remark. 

verb
  • To give a blow with the side, as to strike with the side of a car when turning. 

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