blot

/blɔt/
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blot

He used a piece of blotting paper to blot the wet ink.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A stain or spot, especially of ink: A mark made by a liquid, often one that is unwanted and difficult to remove.
    • A moral flaw or disgrace: Something that damages a person's reputation; a blemish on one's character or record.

  2. Verb:

    • To stain or spot: To make a blot on something.
    • To dry or soak up (ink): To use absorbent material to dry wet ink and prevent smudging.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • There was a large ink blot on the important document.
    • The scandal was a permanent blot on his career.

  • Verb:

    • Be careful not to blot the page with your pen.
    • She used a tissue to blot the wet signature.
Advanced Usage

  • "a blot on the landscape": Something, usually an ugly building, that spoils the appearance of a place.

    • The old factory was considered a blot on the landscape.

  • "a blot on one's escutcheon" (formal/idiomatic): A disgrace to one's reputation or family honor.

    • The conviction was a blot on the family's escutcheon.
Variants and Related Words

  • Blotter (noun): A sheet of absorbent paper used for blotting ink; also a book for recording daily events or arrests.

    • He signed the letter and placed it on the blotter.

  • Blotting paper (noun): A soft, absorbent paper used specifically for drying ink.

    • She always kept blotting paper on her desk.
Synonyms
  • Noun (stain): Smudge, spot, smear, mark.
  • Noun (disgrace): Blemish, stain, taint, disgrace.
  • Verb (to stain): Smudge, spot, stain, mar.
  • Verb (to dry): Soak up, absorb, dry.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Blot out:
    • To obscure or hide from view.
      • The clouds blotted out the sun.
    • To obliterate or erase from memory.
      • He tried to blot out the painful memories.
Related Idioms
  • Blot one's copybook (British English): To spoil one's good record by making a mistake or doing something wrong.
    • He blotted his copybook by arriving late to the important meeting.
blot

He used a piece of blotting paper to blot the wet ink.

Noun
  1. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
    • he made a huge blot on his copybook
  2. a blemish made by dirt
    • he had a smudge on his cheek
Verb
  1. make a spot or mark onto
    • The wine spotted the tablecloth
  2. dry (ink) with blotting paper

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