A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
An exposed piece in backgammon.
A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
A method of transferring proteins, DNA or RNA, onto a carrier.
to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance.
To obliterate, as writing with ink; to cancel; to efface; generally with out.
To dry (writing, etc.) with blotting paper.
To spot, stain, or bespatter, as with ink.
To obscure; to eclipse; to shadow.
To impair; to damage; to mar; to soil.
to soak up or absorb liquid.
To stain with infamy; to disgrace.
Someone who flattens, purposely or accidently. Also flattener.
Someone who lives in a rented flat.
A type of set tool used by blacksmiths.
A flat-faced fulling hammer.
A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips such as watch springs.
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
To enhance someone's vanity by praising them.
To encourage or cheer someone with (usually false) hope.
To portray someone to advantage.