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
Definition: a blank gap or missing part
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: blank
Definition: keep the opposing (baseball) team from winning
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
Definition: void of expression
Usage: a blank stare
Similar words: uncommunicative, incommunicative
Definition: not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
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