verb
blot
Soak up liquid by pressing absorbent material against it.
She blots the spilled tea with a folded paper towel.
Etymology
Blot is also a noun for a spot or stain, though its deeper origin is uncertain. The absorbing sense of the verb concerns removing liquid by pressing material onto it.
More examples
- He blotted the wet ink before closing the notebook.
- Gently blot the damp cloth instead of rubbing it.
- They are blotting moisture from the tabletop.
Forms
blot · blots · blotted · blotting