blot
//blɒt//
Noun
blotSingular
blotsPlural
1
A spot or stain, especially of ink, on a surface.
There was a blot of ink on the paper.
2
A blemish or flaw that spoils something's appearance or reputation.
The scandal was a blot on his otherwise spotless career.
Verb
blotInfinitive
blotPresent tense
blottedPast tense
blottedPast participle
blottingPresent participle
blotsThird-person singular
1
To make a spot or stain on something.
Be careful not to blot the tablecloth with wine.
2
To dry wet ink or liquid by pressing absorbent material against it.
She blotted the spilled ink with a tissue.
3
To obscure or hide something from view or memory.
The thick fog blotted out the mountains in the distance.