1.a point located with respect to surface features of some region;
this is a nice place for a picnic
2.a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
3.a blemish made by dirt;
he had a smudge on his cheek
4.a small contrasting part of something;
a bald spot
5.a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance;
they changed his spot on the program
6.an outstanding characteristic;
his acting was one of the high points of the movie
7.a business establishment for entertainment;
night spot
8.a job in an organization;
he occupied a post in the treasury
9.a slight attack of illness;
he has a touch of rheumatism
10. a small quantity;
a spot of tea
11. a mark on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
12. a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
13. a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value;
an eight spot
14. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it;
he made a huge blot on his copybook
1.catch sight of
2.mar or impair with a flaw;
her face was blemished
3.make a spot or mark onto;
The wine spotted the tablecloth
4.become spotted;
This dress spots quickly
5.mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition;
spot the areas that one should clearly identify