1blank 
/ˈblæŋk/ adjective
blank·er; blank·est /ˈblæŋk/ adjective 1 a : without any writing, marks, or pictures
▪ a blank sheet of paper ▪ Leave that line blank. [=don't write on that line] ▪ a book with blank pages ▪ a blank wall — see also blank slate
b : having empty spaces to be filled in with information : not yet written in or filled out
▪ a blank passport application/form ▪ Sign your name on the blank line. [=a line that marks a place where you should write something] — see also blank check 2 : without any recorded sound or information
▪ a blank tape/disk/CD 3 : not showing any emotion
▪ She gave me a blank look [=did not show any emotion or response] when I asked her where she had been. ▪ a blank expression/stare 4 always used before a noun : stated in a very direct and certain way
▪ I was surprised by her blank refusal to loan me the money. ▪ a blank [=(more commonly) flat] denial — see also point-blank
▪ a blank sheet of paper ▪ Leave that line blank. [=don't write on that line] ▪ a book with blank pages ▪ a blank wall — see also blank slate
b : having empty spaces to be filled in with information : not yet written in or filled out
▪ a blank passport application/form ▪ Sign your name on the blank line. [=a line that marks a place where you should write something] — see also blank check
▪ a blank tape/disk/CD
▪ She gave me a blank look [=did not show any emotion or response] when I asked her where she had been. ▪ a blank expression/stare
▪ I was surprised by her blank refusal to loan me the money. ▪ a blank [=(more commonly) flat] denial — see also point-blank
go blank 1 : to suddenly stop showing letters, images, etc.
▪ The screen on my computer went blank. 2 ◊If your mind goes blank, you are unable to remember or think of something.
▪ My mind went blank when I heard the question.
▪ The screen on my computer went blank.
▪ My mind went blank when I heard the question.
— blank·ly adverb
▪ She stared at him blankly. [=without any expression; her face showed no emotion]
▪ She stared at him blankly. [=without any expression; her face showed no emotion]
— blank·ness noun [noncount]
▪ the wall's blankness = the blankness of the wall
▪ the wall's blankness = the blankness of the wall
