blinds
word · lemma: blind
Definition
Blinds are window coverings made of slats or strips that can be adjusted to control the amount of light or privacy in a room.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to window coverings with horizontal or vertical slats ('venetian blinds', 'vertical blinds'). Used in homes and offices. Do not confuse with 'curtains' (fabric panels). Common collocations: 'open/close the blinds', 'pull down the blinds'. 'Blinds' is always plural for this meaning.
Example Sentences
Please close the blinds before you leave.
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The sunlight came through the blinds and woke me up.
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We need new blinds for the kitchen window.
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She peeked through the blinds to see who was outside.
natural
Can you pull up the blinds? It's too dark in here.
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After the meeting, someone forgot to lower the blinds again.
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