blanks
word · lemma: blank
/ˈbɫæŋks/
blangks
/blˈæŋks/
blangks
Definition
'Blanks' usually refers to empty spaces to be filled in on forms or tests. It can also mean cartridges that make noise but have no bullet.
Usage & Nuances
In education, 'fill in the blanks' is a common exercise. In firearms, 'blanks' are not live ammunition but can be dangerous. In everyday speech, context makes the meaning clear.
Spanish: espacios en blanco - blancos (balas sin proyectil)Portuguese (BR): espaços em branco - cartuchos de festimPortuguese (PT): espaços em branco - munições de salvaChinese (Simplified): 空白处 - 空包弹Chinese (Traditional): 空白處 - 空包彈Hindi: खाली स्थान - ब्लैंक (कारतूस)Arabic: فراغات - طلقات فارغةBengali: ফাঁকা জায়গা - খালি কারতুজ (বন্দুকের)Russian: пробелы - холостые патроныJapanese: 空欄 - 空砲Vietnamese: chỗ trống - đạn giảKorean: 빈칸 - 공포탄Turkish: boşluk - kurusıkı mermiUrdu: خالی جگہیں - خالی کارتوسIndonesian: kosong (isian) - peluru kosong
Example Sentences
The test had twenty blanks to answer.
basic
The movie used gunshots with blanks for safety.
basic
I left a few blanks on the quiz because I didn't know the answers.
natural
Actors use blanks in action scenes so nobody gets hurt.
natural
Please fill in all the blanks on the form.
basic
Whenever I see too many blanks, I get nervous I'm missing something important.
natural