Blot (Verb)
Meaning 1
Dry (ink) with blotting paper.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She used a sheet of blotting paper to carefully blot the excess ink from the pages.
- To prevent further smudging, gently blot the moist area with a dry section of the blotting paper.
- After inking the stamp, blot it gently on the blotting paper to remove any excess ink.
- Use a clean section of blotting paper to blot the ink stain on your shirt as soon as possible.
- Once the document is signed, blot the signature with blotting paper to prevent smearing.
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Meaning 2
Make a spot or mark onto; "The wine spotted the tablecloth".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The ink from my pen began to blot the page as I wrote too heavily.
- A single raindrop blotted the dusty windshield, leaving a small clear circle.
- The child's paintbrush blotted the paper with vibrant colors and random designs.
- A tiny droplet of coffee blotted the pristine white shirt.
- The doctor's brush blotted the patient's skin with a disinfectant solution.