black
English → English
(action) To darken: to color something black or to cover something so no light shows
During the war, people blacked out their windows so the enemy could not see light.
(English) During the war, people blacked out their windows so the enemy could not see light.
The government blacked out several sensitive lines in the official public report.
(English) The government blacked out several sensitive lines in the official public report.
(ethnicity) Dark-skinned race: relating to or belonging to a human race with dark skin
Many universities are now offering comprehensive courses in black history and culture.
(English) Many universities are now offering comprehensive courses in black history and culture.
About thirty percent of the citizens in this city are black or African American.
(English) About thirty percent of the citizens in this city are black or African American.
Entry ID: en:en:black · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary