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How to pronounce “blót

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Pronunciation guide for blót

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Practice the English pronunciation of blót with real speech in context.
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The Fight for Freedom in Iran and Ukraine
Definition summary
A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.

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How to pronounce blót

The Fight for Freedom in Iran and Ukraine

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Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “blot

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
  • (by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
  • (biochemistry) A method of transferring proteins, DNA or RNA, onto a carrier.
  • (backgammon) An exposed piece in backgammon.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance.
  • (intransitive) To soak up or absorb liquid.
  • (transitive) To dry (writing, etc.) with blotting paper.
  • (transitive) To spot, stain, or bespatter, as with ink.
  • (transitive) To impair; to damage; to mar; to soil.
  • (transitive) To stain with infamy; to disgrace.
  • (transitive) To obliterate, as writing with ink; to cancel; to efface; generally with out.
  • (transitive) To obscure; to eclipse; to shadow.
  • (transitive, MLE) To sell illegal drugs, to deal, to push.
  • (backgammon, transitive) To hit a blot.
  • [Adjective]
  • (dated) mere, very
  • [Adverb]
  • (slightly formal) only, merely

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