blot (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /blɒt/
Definition
A spot or stain, usually of ink or another liquid, that ruins the appearance of a surface.
Examples
The letter was ruined by a large ink blot that obscured the signature.
He tried to clean the blot from the carpet with a damp cloth.
A single blot of grease on the menu made the restaurant look unhygienic.
How to Use blot
- blot out (phrasal verb)
- to cover or hide something completely — "Thick clouds began to blot out the sun."
- blot something up (phrasal verb)
- to absorb a liquid with paper or cloth — "Use a paper towel to blot up the spilled coffee."
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