Blake

[ bleyk ]

noun

1. Hector Toe, 1912–1995, Canadian ice hockey player and coach.
2. James Hubert Eubie, 1883–1983, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
3. Robert, 1599–1657, British admiral.
4. William, 1757–1827, English poet, engraver, and painter.
5. a first name.

Blake

/ bleɪk /

noun

1. BlakeSir Peter1932MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Sir Peter . born 1932, British painter, a leading exponent of pop art in the 1960s: co-founder of the Brotherhood of Ruralists (1969)
2. BlakeSirQuentin (Saxby)1932MBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: artistARTS AND CRAFTS: illustratorWRITING: children's author Sir Quentin ( Saxby ). born 1932, British artist, illustrator, and children's writer; noted esp for his illustrations to books by Roald Dahl
3. BlakeRobert15991657MEnglishMILITARY: admiral Robert . 1599–1657, English admiral, who commanded Cromwell's fleet against the Royalists, the Dutch, and the Spanish
4. BlakeWilliam17571827MEnglishWRITING: poetARTS AND CRAFTS: painterARTS AND CRAFTS: engraverRELIGION: mystic William . 1757–1827, English poet, painter, engraver, and mystic. His literary works include Songs of Innocence (1789) and Songs of Experience (1794), The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1793), and Jerusalem (1820). His chief works in the visual arts include engravings of a visionary nature, such as the illustrations for The Book of Job (1826), for Dante's poems, and for his own Prophetic Books (1783–1804)

Example Sentences

Ms Blake was first diagnosed with cancer in 2020, but it later spread to her lungs, liver and pelvic bone.

From BBC

At his trial, Mr Blake said he had feared he or his colleagues could have been killed or injured by the way the car was being driven.

From BBC

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell would be the most obvious name for the Dodgers to pursue.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC has also spoken to a former firearms officer who used to work for the same unit as Sgt Blake.

From BBC

Having just told reliever Blake Treinen he had only one more at-bat, Roberts changed course in the moment, letting instinct and intrinsic trust in his team guide a critical October decision.

From Los Angeles Times