blanches

[US]/blænʃiz/
[UK]/blanch-eez/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to make white; to bleach; to remove the color from something by exposure to heat or light; to scald (food) briefly in boiling water before cooking or serving; to make (plants) pale by depriving them of sunlight; in metallurgy, to acid-wash metal to give it a bright finish

Phrases & Collocations

blanches of snow

blanches of sunlight

the peaches blanch

blanches of ivory

the wine blanched

his cheeks blanched

blanches of linen

the leaves blanched

Example Sentences

she blanches at the sight of blood.

he always blanches when faced with criticism.

the child blanches in fear during the thunderstorm.

she blanches at the thought of public speaking.

he blanches when he hears the bad news.

she blanches at the idea of moving to a new city.

the actor blanches when he forgets his lines.

he blanches at the prospect of losing his job.

she blanches when she sees the huge spider.

he blanches at the mention of the difficult exam.

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