blank

adjective

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\ ˈblaŋk

Definition of blank

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 archaic : colorless

2a : appearing or causing to appear dazed, confounded, or nonplussed stared in blank dismay

b : expressionless a blank stare

3a : devoid of covering or content a blank space : such as

(1) : free from writing or marks a blank sheet of paper

(2) : without any recorded sound or information a blank drive/DVD/disk

b : having spaces to be filled in a blank application form — see also blank check

c : lacking interest, variety, or change blank hours

4 : absolute, unqualified a blank refusal

5 : unfinished especially : having a plain or unbroken surface where an opening is usual a blank key a blank arch

blank

noun

Definition of blank (Entry 2 of 3)

1 obsolete : the bull's-eye of a target

2a : an empty space (as on a paper)

b : a paper with spaces for the entry of data an order blank

3a : a piece of material prepared to be made into something (such as a key) by a further operation

b : a cartridge loaded with propellant and a seal but no projectile

4a : an empty or featureless place or space my mind was a blank

b : a vacant or uneventful period a long blank in history

5 : a dash substituting for an omitted word

blank

verb

blanked; blanking; blanks

Definition of blank (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

1a : 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

3 British slang : to treat (a friend or acquaintance) in a hostile or unfriendly way : to ignore or refuse to talk to (someone) And unpopular Gardiner has found himself isolated after the show's cast and crew blanked him.— Mark Jefferies

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

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Adjective

empty, vacant, blank, void, vacuous mean lacking contents which could or should be present. empty suggests a complete absence of contents. an empty bucket vacant suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants. a vacant apartment blank stresses the absence of any significant, relieving, or intelligible features on a surface. a blank wall void suggests absolute emptiness as far as the mind or senses can determine. a statement void of meaning vacuous suggests the emptiness of a vacuum and especially the lack of intelligence or significance. a vacuous facial expression

Examples of blank in a Sentence

Adjective a blank sheet of paper a book with blank pages Noun The form has a blank for your signature. The actors are shooting blanks. Verb The goalie blanked the Falcons for two periods in the hockey game.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Singapore is trying to get a piece of the red-hot market for blank-check companies. — Jing Yang, WSJ, "Singapore Explores Getting in on SPACs," 31 Mar. 2021 WeWork agreed to sell itself to a blank-check company in a deal to take the troubled office-sharing startup public almost two years after a high-profile failed listing. — Fortune, "WeWork agrees to $9 billion SPAC deal in new path to go public," 26 Mar. 2021 WeWork has agreed to sell itself to a blank-check company in a deal that values the troubled start-up at $9 billion including debt and marks a 18-month turnaround from its failed attempt at a traditional initial public offering. — Washington Post, "Consumer spending dropped in February’s cold weather, but is expected to rebound," 26 Mar. 2021 The supply-demand imbalance has pushed many of the blank-check companies to chase younger, untested startups. — Erin Griffith New York Times, Star Tribune, "'The market seems crazy': startups wrestle with flood of offers," 21 Mar. 2021 Lordstown went public last year in a blank-check merger, or SPAC, a method of going public that has become increasingly popular among automotive startups. — Colin Beresford, Car and Driver, "Short Seller, in Devastating Report, Accuses Lordstown Motors of Faking EV Orders," 12 Mar. 2021 The Venn diagram of investors who like speculative electric vehicle startups and blank-check companies apparently produced this mad rush to own the SPAC at $50 per share when the cash value of the empty shell was still $10 per share. — Michael Taylor, San Antonio Express-News, "Taylor: 'Blank-check companies' are the new bubble," 3 Mar. 2021 Wall Street’s love affair with blank-check investments — these days achieved via special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs — won’t end well, columnist Michael Hiltzik writes. — Los Angeles Times, "Today’s Headlines: ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’," 3 Mar. 2021 The total of $123 billion raised by blank-check companies in the first two months of 2021 is just under $30 billion short of 2020’s full-year total, according to a recent Goldman Sachs Research note. — Daniel Tenreiro, National Review, "SPAC Issuance at Record Highs," 2 Mar. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun This Monday through Friday was a complete blank, and as each game began at noon, the station was airing Sky Sports News (twice) and Trackside Live (three times). — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, "Warriors set to face maybe the best Jazz team ever, even with the baggage," 13 Mar. 2021 And so, there's just this weird blank where Daryl was the mountain man out there. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, "The Walking Dead showrunner says the Leah story is not over," 9 Mar. 2021 The action of a rod describes the position along the blank where the primary bend or flex will occur. — Field & Stream, "Best Ice Fishing Rods: How to Choose the Best Ice Rod for Your Winter Fishing," 26 Feb. 2021 And one person even filled in the blank with an adjective instead of person. — Rod Walker, NOLA.com, "Walker: If Drew Brees calls it quits, who's the starting quarterback for the Saints in 2021?," 23 Jan. 2021 Its stock, handcrafted from a blank of English walnut, had been shortened to 12 inches. — Susan Casey, Field & Stream, "F&S Classics: An Improbable Elk Hunt," 6 Dec. 2020 The Hoosiers closed Saturday’s game out for the third blank of Tom Allen’s head-coaching tenure. — Zach Osterman, USA TODAY, "No. 10 Indiana cruises past Michigan State to stay unbeaten and take Big Ten East lead," 14 Nov. 2020 The Hoosiers closed Saturday’s game out for the third blank of Tom Allen’s head-coaching tenure. — Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, "Defense dominates, Ty Fryfogle explodes as No. 10 Indiana cruises past Michigan State," 14 Nov. 2020 Myers isn’t alone in searching for a birth parent during this time of scary upheaval caused by the novel coronavirus, either to finally make a connection and fill a blank in the past, or to learn more about their health history. — Lisa Selin Davis Washington Post, Star Tribune, "Pandemic spurs hunt for long-lost parents, relatives — and their health histories," 28 Sep. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The Irishman, this popular early-season Best Picture pick could blank on Oscar night as well. — Nate Jones, Vulture, "Oscar Futures: Can Surprise Globe Winners Keep Up Momentum?," 5 Mar. 2021 The Sting proceeded to go out and blank the SK Sunblazer 06 Gold Club 4-0. — Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, "Sunrise Sting girls’ soccer continues winning ways," 23 Dec. 2020 Centennial goalie Gregg Stutz was the first goalie to blank all three opponents as the Cougars won their first state title. — David La Vaque Star Tribune, Star Tribune, "Boys' tournament legacy more than just Edina," 20 Oct. 2020 Her perfect game is the first for a Red Raiders pitcher since Amanda Renfro blanked Penn St. 2-0 on March 10, 2001. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "Courtesy of perfect game, Edmoundson’s softball season ends with Big 12 honors," 25 Mar. 2020 Behind goals from Eva Bergloff, Megan Putvinski, and Maggie Fitzgerald, the Panthers captured their first Division 2 South title since 1995, blanking Tri-Valley League rival Medway, 3-0, Sunday at Milford High. — BostonGlobe.com, "With the win, the Panthers (18-0-3) advance to Saturday’s state final against Winchester.," 18 Nov. 2019 The Scots also hold another record outright now, having blanked their opposition five times at World Cups. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Scotland breezes past Russia 61-0 to set up Japan showdown," 9 Oct. 2019 Ditka was often seen lighting up a cigar, and they were passed out in the locker room after the Bears blanked the Rams 24–0 in the NFC Championship Game. — SI.com, "A History of Football in 100 Objects," 28 Aug. 2019 The Aberdeen IronBirds closed out the month of July on a winning note Wednesday, blanking host Mahoning Valley, 2-0, in New York Penn League action in Ohio. — Randy Mcroberts, baltimoresun.com, "IronBirds close July with win, go 20-9 in month," 1 Aug. 2019

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