Wordie: Blank

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(n): a written symbol that is used to represent speech

(n): a blank gap or missing part

(n): a narrow opening

(n): a piece of material ready to be made into something

(n): a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width

(n): a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet

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

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

(adj): vs. full) -- (holding or containing nothing

(adj): void of expression

(adj): vs. communicative), incommunicative -- (not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions

(adj): not charged with a bullet

(adj): vs. loaded) -- ((of weapons) not charged with ammunition

(v): keep the opposing (baseball) team from winning

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

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9 months ago yarb said:

As a verb (or gerund) in North American sports reporting, to deny points to, to keep a clean sheet:

"It was the 30-year-old's 27th career blanking" - Vancouver Sun, 1-10-08

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