Blot has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a blemish made by dirt
"he had a smudge on his cheek"
2
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
"he made a huge blot on his copybook"
3
A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
"The sudden rainstorm left a dark water blot on the white carpet that was impossible to remove."
Verb
1
dry (ink) with blotting paper
"After spilling ink on his shirt, he quickly pressed a piece of blotting paper against the stain to dry it before it set in."
2
make a spot or mark onto
"The wine spotted the tablecloth"
3
to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance.
"The child managed to spill red paint on his white shirt, leaving a permanent blot that ruined the fabric."
Example Sentences
"he had a smudge on his cheek"
noun
"he made a huge blot on his copybook"
noun
"The wine spotted the tablecloth"
verb
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