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blacked

Pronunciation: [blækt]

Word

Context: "color"

(verb) the past tense of 'black', which means to change something to the color black. It can also mean to darken something or cover it completely.

Example

She blacked out the windows to keep the room dark.

Example

He didn't black the paper; it remained white.

Example

Why did you black the canvas before starting your painting?

Context: "safety"

(verb) to block or make something unsafe by removing its light or visibility. For example, when something is hidden so well that you can't see it at all.

Example

The storm blacked the sky, making it hard to see anything.

Example

The lights were on, so nothing was blacked out during the show.

Example

Did the power outage black out the entire neighborhood?

Context: "sports"

(verb) in a sports context, to describe when a player is prevented from scoring or making a play due to excellent defense. It's like blocking their chance to win.

Example

The goalkeeper blacked the shot and saved the game.

Example

He couldn't block the shot; the player easily scored.

Example

How did the defender black the player's attempt to score?

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