blindage: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low / TechnicalTechnical / Historical / Military
Quick answer
What does “blindage” mean?
Protective armour or shielding for military vehicles, fortifications, or personnel, designed to withstand attacks.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Protective armour or shielding for military vehicles, fortifications, or personnel, designed to withstand attacks.
Can be used metaphorically to describe any form of robust psychological or social protection against criticism or hostile forces.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is equally rare and archaic in both varieties. No significant spelling or usage distinction exists.
Connotations
Evokes early 20th-century or older military technology. Sounds dated.
Frequency
Effectively obsolete in active military jargon. 'Armour'/'armor', 'shielding', or 'plating' are the standard terms.
Grammar
How to Use “blindage” in a Sentence
The [noun] had [adjective] blindage.They reinforced the [vehicle/position] with blindage.The blindage was [past participle verb].Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “blindage” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The engineers sought to blindage the vulnerable command post.
- Historical manuals described how to blindage a coastal battery.
American English
- Naval architects once planned to blindage the cruiser's decks.
- The unit attempted to blindage their position with scrap metal.
adverb
British English
- The turret was constructed blindage-strong.
American English
- The hull was built blindage-thick.
adjective
British English
- The blindage plates were riveted in place.
- A blindage scheme was proposed for the fort.
American English
- They assessed the blindage capability of the steel.
- The design included a blindage layer.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Possible in historical or military engineering texts discussing pre-WWII technology.
Everyday
Never used.
Technical
Rare, historical term in military engineering or naval history.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “blindage”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “blindage”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “blindage”
- Using it in a modern context (e.g., 'tank blindage'). Use 'armour' instead.
- Misspelling as 'blendage' or 'blindaje' (the latter is Spanish).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very rare and largely historical term. The common word is 'armour' (UK) or 'armor' (US).
Historically, yes, but it is extremely archaic. Today you would say 'to armour' or 'to shield' something.
It will sound anachronistic or like a mistake to most listeners. Using it in a modern context is incorrect.
In historical technical contexts, 'blindage' might refer specifically to protective plates against projectiles. In modern usage, 'armour' has completely subsumed its meaning.
Protective armour or shielding for military vehicles, fortifications, or personnel, designed to withstand attacks.
Blindage is usually technical / historical / military in register.
Blindage: in British English it is pronounced /ˈblaɪndɪdʒ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈblaɪndɪdʒ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “No common idioms exist for this word.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a BLIND spot you want to protect – you add 'AGE'-old metal BLINDAGE to cover it.
Conceptual Metaphor
PROTECTION IS A WALL/SHIELD; DEFENCE IS COVERING.
Practice
Quiz
In which context would the word 'blindage' be MOST appropriately used today?