Blotter (Noun)
Meaning 1
The daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Absorbent paper used to dry ink.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- She carefully placed a blotter under the wet ink to prevent it from spreading.
- The artist used a blotter to absorb the excess ink from her brush.
- After signing the document, he used a blotter to dry the ink on the page.
- The office supply closet was stocked with reams of paper and boxes of blotters.
- The student used a blotter to dry the ink on her homework before handing it in.