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Blank

blaŋk

Blank definitions
adjective
blank blanker blankest
  1. (of a surface or background) unrelieved by decorative or other features; bare, empty, or plain

    "a blank wall"

    • not written or printed on

      "a blank sheet of paper"

    • (of a document) with spaces left for a signature or details

      "blank tax-return forms"

    • (of a tape) with nothing recorded on it

      "blank cassettes"

  2. showing a lack of comprehension or reaction

    "we were met by blank looks"

    • temporarily having no knowledge or understanding

      "her mind went blank"

    • lacking incident or result

      "those blank moments aboard airplanes"

  3. complete; absolute (used emphatically with negative force)

    "he was met with a blank refusal to discuss the issue"

  4. used euphemistically in place of an adjective regarded as obscene, profane, or abusive

    "show the miserable blank-blank Englishman how to fight this war"

noun
blank blanks
  1. a space left to be filled in a document

    "leave blanks to type in the appropriate names"

    space gap blank space empty space
    • a document with blank spaces to be filled
    • a domino with one or both halves blank
  2. a cartridge containing gunpowder but no bullet, used for training or as a signal
  3. an empty space or period of time, especially in terms of a lack of knowledge or understanding

    "my mind was a total blank"

  4. a piece of metal or wood intended for further shaping or finishing
    • a plain metal disc from which a coin is made by stamping a design on it
  5. a dash written instead of a word or letter, especially instead of an obscenity or profanity
    • used euphemistically in place of a noun regarded as obscene, profane, or abusive
verb
blank blanked blanking blanks
  1. make (something) blank or empty

    "electronic countermeasures blanked out the radar signals"

    • become blank or empty

      "the picture blanked out"

    • cut (a metal blank)

      "the complete core disc can be blanked out in one piece"

  2. defeat (a sports team) without allowing them to score

    "Baltimore blanked Toronto in a 7–0 victory"

  3. deliberately ignore (someone)

    "I just blanked them and walked out"

    ignore take no notice of take no account of pay no attention/heed to refuse to acknowledge