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verb

Definition of BLANK

transitive verb
1
a : obscure, obliterate <blank out a line> b : to stop access to : seal <blank off a tunnel>
2
: to keep (an opponent) from scoring <were blanked for eight innings>
intransitive verb
1
: fade —usually used with out <the music blanked out>
2
: to become confused or abstracted —often used with out <his mind blanked out momentarily>

Examples of BLANK

  1. The goalie blanked the Falcons for two periods in the hockey game.

First Known Use of BLANK

circa 1765

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