BLOT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BLOT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BLOT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Blot

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Old Norse blettr

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: blɒt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a dark mark or stain made by ink, paint, dirt, etc.

Short Definition:

mark or stain

Examples:
  • a blot of ink
Definition:

a procedure in which proteins or nucleic acids separated on a gel are transferred directly to an immobilizing medium for identification.

Short Definition:

procedure in identification of proteins or nucleic acids

Word: Blot

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: blɒt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

dry (a wet surface or substance) using an absorbent material

Short Definition:

dry with absorbent material

Examples:
  • Henry blotted the page
Definition:

mark or stain (something)

Short Definition:

mark or stain

Examples:
  • dark patches of dirt blotted the grey dress
Definition:

cover writing or pictures with ink or paint so that they cannot be seen

Short Definition:

obscure writing or pictures

Examples:
  • Mary dug her brush into black paint and blotted out her picture
Definition:

transfer by means of a blot.

Short Definition:

transfer with blot

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