blot
Dab to dry
A blot is a spot or stain, especially of ink: an ink blot on the page.
To blot is to make such a mark, or conversely, to absorb liquid by pressing something absorbent against it: She blotted the spill with a napkin.
A blot on something is a flaw that mars its reputation: a blot on his record.
To blot out is to obscure or obliterate completely: Clouds blotted out the sun.
Mark or location
- splatterScatter in drops
- spillAccidental liquid release
- splotchIrregular colored mark
- smudgeUnclear dirty mark
mark · daub · dab · splat · speck · streak · discoloration · soak
Loss of honor
- dishonorLoss of respect
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
taint · stain · besmirch · sully · tarnish · discredit · defame · smear
Fault or shortcoming
- flawImperfection in something
- marSpoil the appearance
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
- scarPermanent mark from healing
disfigurement · eyesore · spot · mark · pockmark · birthmark · lesion · unsightly
Container for dipping pens
- quillFeather used for writing
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
- nibPen's writing tip
fountain pen · manuscript · penmanship · scribe · blotter · absorb · dry · excess
spot
Mark or location
smudge · mark · daub · dab · splat · speck · streak · discoloration · soak · saturate
disgrace
Loss of honor
scandal · taint · stain · besmirch · sully · tarnish · discredit · defame · smear · slur
imperfection
Fault or shortcoming
scar · disfigurement · eyesore · spot · mark · pockmark · birthmark · lesion · unsightly · faultless
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Container for dipping pens
- quillFeather used for writing
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- calligraphyOrnamental handwriting art
nib · fountain pen · manuscript · penmanship · scribe · blotter · absorb · dry · excess · overflow
block
Solid mass, or impede
conceal · obscure · mask · shroud · obliterate · erase · efface · expunge · wipe out · delete
- drying methodsdrying, towel dry, air dry, pat dry, dab
- Art Mistakessmudge, smear, drip, splatter, muddy colors
- quick cleansrinse, sponge bath, spot cleaning, quick rinse, rinsing
- cleaningcleaning, clean, housekeeping, clean up, daily cleaning
- VikingsViking, longships, longship, raiding, Norse settlers
- blemishesblemish, blemishes, dark spots, age spots, stain
blotspotless
Completely free of marks
clarity · blank · unblemished · immaculate · clean
- blot outConceal entirely from sight
- blotted outRemoved from visibility
- blotting outConcealing by covering entirely
- ink blotAccidental liquid mark
- blotting paperAbsorbent sheet for ink
- Southern blotDNA transfer and detection method