A language exercise in which one or more words are replaced with a blank line and the reader is tasked with supplying a valid replacement.

To complete a single fill in the blank question. / (idiomatic, figuratively) To complete an interruption, ambiguity, or vagueness in understanding, perception, or context.

A blanket made of a plastic material covered with a reflective metal agent; designed to reduce heat loss from a person's body following trauma, or used on the exterior of a spacecraft for thermal control.

To sew (something) using a blanket stitch

(sewing) A strong stitch, similar to a buttonhole stitch, used to finish and reinforce the edges of blankets etc. / A similar, more decorative stitch.

A blanket placed underneath the saddle of a horse. / (obsolete, slang) currency in the 1800s consisting of large size notes/bills.

plural of blank check

(US) A signed check of the type used to draw money from a bank account containing no information as to the amount to be paid with it.

in a blank manner, especially showing no emotion or expression.

(idiomatic) A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.