Suchen
to blot
01
flecken, verwischen
to make a mark or spot on a surface by spreading a liquid substance
Transitive: to blot a surface or fabric
Example
The spilled wine blotted the fine linen tablecloth, leaving a deep red stain.
The spilled coffee blotted the clean tablecloth, leaving a brown stain.
Raindrops blotted the window, obscuring the view of the garden outside.
02
abtupfen, aufsaugen
to remove moisture or liquid from a wet surface using an absorbent material
Transitive: to blot moisture or liquid
Example
She blotted the spilled water from the table with a kitchen towel.
She gently blotted the spilled milk from the carpet using paper towels.
He carefully blotted the wet ink on the paper with a tissue to prevent smudging.
Blot
01
Fleck, Schmutz
a blemish made by dirt
02
Fleck, Schande
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
Beispiel
The spilled wine blotted the fine linen tablecloth, leaving a deep red stain.
The spilled coffee blotted the clean tablecloth, leaving a brown stain.
Raindrops blotted the window, obscuring the view of the garden outside.
The rain caused the newspaper ink to run and blot the printed text.
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