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- blank wall/blæŋk wɔːl/A wall with no openings or decoration; a literal, featureless wall surface.nounB2
- blankbook/ˈblæŋkˌbʊk/A book with blank pages, primarily for writing, drawing, or record-keeping.nounLow (uncommon as a single compound word; more common as separate words 'blank book' or synonyms like 'notebook')
- blanket/ˈblæŋkɪt/A large, usually rectangular piece of fabric used as a bed covering for warmth.adjectivenounverb+1High
- blanket bath/ˈblæŋkɪt bɑːθ/A method of washing a person who is confined to bed, typically using a basin of water and a washcloth, without the person getting out of bed.nounLow
- blanket bog/ˈblæŋkɪt bɒɡ/A type of peatland ecosystem characterized by an extensive, continuous layer of peat that covers flat or gently sloping terrain, forming a water-saturated 'blanket' over the landscape.nounC2
- blanket chest/ˈblæŋkɪt ˌtʃest/A large wooden box or chest, often with a hinged lid, traditionally used for storing blankets and other linens.nounLow
- blanket finish/ˌblæŋkɪt ˈfɪnɪʃ/A race result where competitors finish so close together they could be covered by a single blanket.nounRare
- blanket roll/ˈblæŋkɪt rəʊl/A cylindrical bundle containing a blanket or blankets, often wrapped tightly and secured for carrying, especially for sleeping outdoors.nounLow
- blanket sheet/ˈblæŋkɪt/A large piece of soft cloth, typically rectangular, used for warmth, especially on a bed.nounB1
- blanket stitch/ˈblæŋkɪt stɪtʃ/A simple, sturdy hand-stitching technique used primarily to finish the edges of fabrics, especially blankets, to prevent fraying.nounC1
- blanket toss/ˈblæŋkɪt ˌtɒs/A traditional Inuit and Native American activity or game in which a person is bounced into the air using a blanket held taut by multiple participants.nounLow-frequency (specialised/cultural term)
- blanket-flower/ˈblæŋkɪt ˌflaʊə/A type of perennial flowering plant of the genus Gaillardia, known for its bright, daisy-like flowers with red or yellow ray florets and a central disc, often dark red or brown.nounLow
- blanketing/ˈblæŋkɪtɪŋ/The act or instance of covering something completely, as with a blanket.nounC1
- blanquette/blɒŋˈkɛt/A classic French stew of white meat (typically veal, lamb, or chicken) cooked in a white sauce, often enriched with cream and egg yolks.nounLow
- blanquette de veau/ˌblɒ̃kɛt də ˈvəʊ/A classic French stew of veal cooked in a white sauce with mushrooms and small onions.nounLow
- blanqui/ˈblɑːŋkiː/A historical term derived from the surname of French revolutionary Louis Auguste Blanqui, referring to his specific political theories or adherents of them.nounVery Low (C2)
- blanquillo/blæŋˈkiː.jəʊ/a type of white fish, often referring to tilefish (genus Caulolatilus) or similar mild-flavoured, white-fleshed marine fish.nounLow (Specialised)
- blantyre/blænˈtaɪə(r)/The name of a city in Malawi.nounVery Low
- blantyre-limbe/ˌblænˈtaɪə ˈlɪmbeɪ/A major urban conurbation in Malawi, formed by the merging of two adjacent cities: Blantyre (the commercial capital) and Limbe (an industrial and transport hub).nounLow
- blare/bleə/A loud, harsh, often unpleasant sound, such as a trumpet, horn, or loudspeaker makes.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
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