Synonyms for blank

Synonyms for (noun) blank

Synonyms: blank, blank shell, dummy

Definition: a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet

Similar words: cartridge

Definition: ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun


Synonyms: blank

Definition: a piece of material ready to be made into something

Similar words: sheet, flat solid

Definition: a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width


Synonyms: lacuna, blank

Definition: a blank gap or missing part

Similar words: gap, crack

Definition: a narrow opening

Usage: he opened the window a crack


Synonyms: blank, space

Definition: a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing

Usage: he said the space is the most important character in the alphabet

Similar words: grapheme, graphic symbol, character

Definition: a written symbol that is used to represent speech

Usage: the Greek alphabet has 24 characters


Synonyms for (verb) blank

Synonyms: blank

Definition: keep the opposing (baseball) team from winning

Similar words: prevent, keep

Definition: stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

Usage: We must prevent the cancer from spreading; His snoring kept me from falling asleep; Keep the child from eating the marbles


Synonyms for (adj) blank

Synonyms: vacuous, blank

Definition: void of expression

Usage: a blank stare

Similar words: uncommunicative, incommunicative

Definition: not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions


Synonyms: white, clean, blank

Definition: (of a surface) not written or printed on

Usage: blank pages; fill in the blank spaces; a clean page; wide white margins

Similar words: empty

Definition: holding or containing nothing

Usage: an empty glass; an empty room; full of empty seats; empty hours


Synonyms: blank

Definition: not charged with a bullet

Usage: a blank cartridge

Similar words: unloaded

Definition: (of weapons) not charged with ammunition

Usage: many people are killed by guns thought to be unloaded


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