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Word: Blank
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (in the sense ‘white, colourless’): from Old French blanc ‘white’, ultimately of Germanic origin
blaŋk
a space left to be filled in a document
Short Definition:space left to be filled in
Examples:- leave blanks to type in the appropriate names
a cartridge containing gunpowder but no bullet, used for training or as a signal.
Short Definition:cartridge with no bullet
an empty space or period of time, especially in terms of a lack of knowledge or understanding
Short Definition:empty space or period
Examples:- my mind was a total blank
a piece of metal or wood intended for further shaping or finishing.
Short Definition:unfinished block
a dash written instead of a word or letter, especially instead of an obscenity or profanity.
Short Definition:dash
Word: Blank
Speech Type: Verb
blaŋk
make (something) blank or empty
Short Definition:make blank
Examples:- electronic countermeasures blanked out the radar signals
defeat (a sports team) without allowing them to score
Short Definition:defeat team without conceding goal or point
Examples:- Baltimore blanked Toronto in a 7–0 victory
deliberately ignore (someone)
Short Definition:deliberately ignore
Examples:- I just blanked them and walked out
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