fire a blank

Frequency: 4.01.2 per million words

To discharge a gun cartridge that contains powder but no bullet.

blankVERB + BLANK

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fire

Examples (10)

  • Soldiers fired blanks into the sky for the ceremonial salute.
  • The actor was instructed on how to safely fire a blank during the movie scene.
  • The race will begin as soon as the official fires a blank from the starting pistol.
  • They fire blanks to train hunting dogs to get accustomed to the sound of a gun.
  • During the riot control exercise, the recruits practiced firing blanks at designated targets.
  • Did the suspect really fire a live round, or did he just fire a blank to scare everyone?
  • Firing blanks is a key part of military funeral honors.
  • He thought he was in real danger, but luckily the assailant had only fired a blank.
  • To make the battle reenactment seem realistic, the participants will fire blanks from their muskets.
  • Even if you are only going to fire a blank, you must always follow proper gun safety procedures.