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Definition of "blackhole" [blackhole]

  • Alternative spelling of black hole, especially in the attributive. (noun)
  • A place where traffic is silently discarded. (noun)
  • A bit bucket; a place of permanent oblivion for data. (noun)
  • DNSBL, used to block spamming IP addresses – are often called "blackhole lists" (noun)
  • A blackhole server, a DNS server that handles reverse lookups of invalid IP ranges (noun)

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Use "blackhole" in a sentence
  • "It may very well put the Acura ZDX and Chevrolet Camaro to shame in terms blackhole-like blindspots."
  • "Gordon/puppet will indeed talk of a 'blackhole', but from the european govt with the highest level of borrowing this line is starting to feel slightly tired."
  • "This secret "blackhole" could end up adding another £1,430 each year to the average families 'tax bill, it said."
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