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blank

/blˈæŋk/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

  1. (of a surface) not written or printed on
    “blank pages”
  2. without comprehension
    “When I called her name, she gave me a blank look, as though she didn't know me”
  3. not charged with a bullet
    “a blank cartridge”
  4. complete and absolute
    “utter seriousness”

noun

  1. a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing
    “he said the space is the most important character in the alphabet”
  2. a blank gap or missing part
  3. a piece of material ready to be made into something
  4. a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet

verb

  1. keep the opposing (baseball) team from winning

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