26984 words

blank

17 definitions • 25 examples
1

Examples:

a blank sheet of paper
a blank computer screen
Sign your name in the blank space at the bottom of the form.
2
showing no understanding or no emotion in the expression on your face:

Examples:

a blank stare/expression
blank incomprehension
3

Examples:

a blank refusal/denial
4
to ignore someone or pretend that you have not seen them or do not know them:

Examples:

When I saw him out at a club the next night, he blanked me.
Without even discussing it, we all turned our backs on her and blanked her.
5
to forget something that you know:

Examples:

When he tried to remember the lyrics, he blanked.
I completely blanked on his name.
6
to defeat a sports team or player and not let it or them score any points, etc.:

Examples:

The division-leading Yankees blanked the Mets, 8-0, Sunday night.
She became the first female to win a regional title when she blanked Centennial's Jack Western, 2-0.
7
a space in a piece of writing or on a form, left empty for information to be added:

Examples:

Fill in the blanks on this form.
8

Examples:

When he asked me the question my mind was a blank.
I saw a flash of light, and everything after that is a blank.
The shock has left a few blanks in his memory.
9
something not yet drawn or finished, such as a key not yet cut into a finished shape
10
a small tube containing explosive but no bullet, used in a gun in order to make a loud noise without causing harm:

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11
having no printing, writing, or images:

Examples:

I needed a blank form to fill in.
The computer screen suddenly went blank.
12
A blank expression on someone’s face shows no emotion.
13
a form that has spaces to write in, or a space on a form:

Examples:

Just fill out the order blank and fax it to me.
14
A blank is also a cartridge (= container filled with explosive powder) that does not contain a bullet.
15

Examples:

Sign your name in the blank space at the bottom of the form.
a blank sheet of paper
a blank CD/screen
16
a space in a piece of writing or on a form, left empty for information to be added:

Examples:

Fill in the blanks on this form.
17
a form with empty spaces to be written in:

Examples:

Never sign any loan documents that contain blanks.

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