(of a surface or background) unrelieved by decorative or other features; bare, empty, or plain

a blank wall

the screen went blank

showing a lack of comprehension or reaction

we were met by blank looks

complete; absolute (used emphatically with negative force)

he was met with a blank refusal to discuss the issue

used euphemistically in place of an adjective regarded as obscene, profane, or abusive

show the miserable blank-blank Englishman how to fight this war

a space left to be filled in a document

leave blanks to type in the appropriate names

a cartridge containing gunpowder but no bullet, used for training or as a signal

an empty space or period of time, especially in terms of a lack of knowledge or understanding

my mind was a total blank

a piece of metal or wood intended for further shaping or finishing

a dash written instead of a word or letter, especially instead of an obscenity or profanity

make (something) blank or empty

electronic countermeasures blanked out the radar signals

defeat (a sports team) without allowing them to score

Baltimore blanked Toronto in a 7–0 victory

deliberately ignore (someone)

I just blanked them and walked out