blindside

[blahynd-sahyd] / ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd /

NOUN

blow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bump concussion impact jab jolt kick punch shock slap stroke uppercut

STRONG

KO bang bash bat belt biff bop buffet clip clout clump collision crack cut ding jar knock knockout lick percussion poke pound rap slam slug smack smash sock strike swat swing swipe thrust thump thwack wallop whack whomp zap

WEAK

knuckle sandwich

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He replaces Matt Fagerson at number eight, with Fagerson switching to blindside flanker.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Pollock lines up at number eight as part of a reshaped back row that sees Ben Earl move to openside and Tom Curry come in at blindside.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Deaves will start at openside flanker alongside blindside Alex Mann and Aaron Wainwright at No.8.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

He was the team’s fourth player to line up as Herbert’s blindside protector.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

Better to prepare her for the worst than let it blindside her.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

blindside

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