blank

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blank

The student stared at the blank page, unsure what to write.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Not charged with a bullet: Refers to a cartridge that contains an explosive charge but no projectile.
    • Void of expression: Describes a face or look that shows no emotion, understanding, or interest.
    • (Of a surface) not written or printed on: Describes a space, page, or area that is empty and available to be filled.

  2. Noun:

    • A cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet: A type of ammunition used for simulation, signaling, or starting races.
    • A piece of material ready to be made into something: An unfinished object, like a metal disk to be stamped into a coin.
    • A blank gap or missing part: An empty space where something is lacking.
    • A blank character used to separate words: In writing or printing, a space (like the one between these words).

  3. Verb:

    • To keep the opposing team from winning: In sports, especially baseball, to prevent the other team from scoring.
Examples

  • Adjective:

    • He loaded a blank cartridge for the theatrical sound effect.
    • She gave me a blank stare when I asked the complicated question.
    • Please write your answer on the blank sheet of paper.

  • Noun:

    • The soldier fired a blank during the ceremony.
    • The mint produced thousands of coin blanks.
    • My mind went blank; I couldn't remember my own phone number.
    • In typing, you press the spacebar to insert a blank.

  • Verb:

    • The home team blanked their rivals with a score of 5-0.
Advanced Usage

  • "To draw a blank": To fail to get an answer, result, or to remember something.

    • I drew a blank when trying to recall his name.

  • "Point-blank": (Adjective/Adverb) From a very close range; or in a direct, blunt manner.

    • He was shot point-blank. She asked him point-blank if he was lying.

  • "Blank check": (Noun) Literally, a check with the amount left blank; figuratively, complete freedom or authorization to act.

    • The CEO gave the new manager a blank check to reorganize the department.
Variants and Related Words

  • Blankly (adverb): In a blank manner, showing no expression or understanding.

    • He stared blankly at the wall.

  • Blankness (noun): The state or quality of being blank.

    • The blankness of the white canvas was intimidating.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Empty, bare, vacant, expressionless, uncomprehending.
  • Noun: Space, gap, void, lacuna.
  • Verb: Shut out, defeat soundly.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Blank out: To temporarily forget something; or to erase or obscure information.
    • I blanked out during the exam. They blanked out the confidential details.
Related Idioms

  • A blank slate: Something or someone not yet affected by experience, ready to be formed.

    • The new employee is like a blank slate; we can train her perfectly.

  • To go blank: For one's mind to suddenly become empty of thought or memory.

    • When I stood up to speak, my mind went blank.
blank

The student stared at the blank page, unsure what to write.

Adjective
  1. not charged with a bullet
    • a blank cartridge
  2. void of expression
    • a blank stare
  3. (of a surface) not written or printed on
    • blank pages
    • fill in the blank spaces
    • a clean page
    • wide white margins
Noun
  1. a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet
  2. a piece of material ready to be made into something
  3. a blank gap or missing part
  4. a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing
    • he said the space is the most important character in the alphabet
Verb
  1. keep the opposing (baseball) team from winning

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