dot

/dˈɒt/

/ˈdɑt/

[noun] [verb]

Dot

[NOUN]

a small, round mark or spot

synonyms : point

a small round symbol in written music indicating augmentation of time by one half or staccato

street name for lysergic acid diethylamide

synonyms : acid

Lucy in the sky with diamonds

the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code

synonyms : dit

the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966

synonyms : Department of Transportation

Transportation

a small round mark used to separate parts of a website name or an email address

to dot

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

synonyms : constellate

stud

mark with a dot

make a dot or dots

distribute loosely

synonyms : disperse

dust

scatter

sprinkle

Examples

1. The tattoo artist added a dot of blue ink to the design.

2. The artist used tiny dots to create a beautiful painting.

3. Our family line has presided over this land from the year dot.

4. The painter added a final dot of white paint to complete the artwork.

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