blot
- Noun. A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
- Noun. (context, by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
- Noun. (biochemistry) The Southern blot analysis (and derived Northern and Western) analytical techniques.
- Noun. (backgammon) an exposed piece in backgammon.
- Verb. (transitive) to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance.
- Verb. (intransitive) to soak up, or absorb liquid.
- Verb. to hide, obscure or obliterate something.
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