Blot meaning

What does “blot” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“blot” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a blemish made by dirt.

blot

noun

  1. a blemish made by dirt

    “he had a smudge on his cheek”

  2. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

    “he made a huge blot on his copybook”

verb

  1. dry (ink) with blotting paper

  2. make a spot or mark onto

    “The wine spotted the tablecloth”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University