blot

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

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