blot
1 of 3noun (1)
ˈblät 
1
: a soiling or disfiguring mark : spot
2
: a mark of reproach : moral flaw
3
: a usually nitrocellulose or nylon sheet that contains spots of immobilized macromolecules (as of DNA, RNA, or protein) or their fragments and is used to identify specific components of the spots by applying a molecular probe (such as a complementary nucleic acid or a radiolabeled antibody) compare southern blot, western blot
blot
2 of 3verb
blotted; blotting
transitive verb
1
: to spot, stain, or spatter with a discoloring substance
2
obsolete : mar
especially : to stain with infamy
3
a
: to dry (something, such as writing) with an absorbing agent
hastily blotted her letter
b
: to remove with absorbing material
blotting up spilled water
intransitive verb
1
: to make a blot
2
: to become marked with a blot
blot
3 of 3noun (2)
1
: a lone backgammon man exposed to capture
2
archaic : a weak or exposed point
Synonyms
Noun (1)
- brand
- onus
- slur
- smirch
- smudge
- spot
- stain
- stigma
- taint
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Verb Don't rub the wine stain. Blot it dry with a paper towel. Blot your lipstick with a tissue.
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English
Noun (2)
perhaps from Dutch bloot naked, exposed, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle High German bloz bare
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun (2)
1595, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing blot
Kids Definition
blot 1 of 2
noun
ˈblät
1
: a spot or stain of dirt or ink
2
: a mark of shame or dishonor
The lie was a blot on my record.
blot
2 of 2verb
blotted; blotting
1
: spot entry 2 sense 1
2
: to dry by pressing with paper or cloth
Medical Definition
blot
noun
ˈblät
: a nitrocellulose sheet that contains spots of immobilized macromolecules (as of DNA, RNA, or protein) or their fragments and that is used to identify specific components of the spots by applying a suitable molecular probe (as a complementary nucleic acid or a radiolabeled antibody) see northern blot, southern blot, western blot
blots 1 of 2
noun
as in stains
a mark of guilt or disgrace the bribery scandal was a blot on his reputation Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- stains
- taints
- smudges
- guilts
- stigmas
- shames
- spots
- slurs
- brands
- disgraces
- smirches
- onuses
- corruptions
- infamies
- stigmata
- discredit
- iniquities
- depravities
- ignominies
- immoralities
- reproaches
- dishonors
- sins
- debaucheries
- black eyes
- vices
- obloquies
- odiums
- disesteems
- disreputes
- opprobriums
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- honors
- purities
- awards
- credits
- rights
- goods
- chastities
- glories
- fames
- reputes
- integrities
- modesties
- renowns
- legitimacies
- honesties
- probities
- rectitudes
blots
2 of 2verb
as in blotches
Synonyms & Similar Words
- stains
- blotches
- dyes
- specks
- splotches
- dots
- spots
- speckles
- mottles
- flecks
- streaks
- freckles
- stripes
- stipples
- bands
- sprinkles
- dapples
- peppers
- marbles
- bars
- shoots
- studs
- spatters
- sets
- intersperses
- bespatters