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Spot

spɒt

Spot definitions
verb
spots spotting spotted spot
  1. see, notice, or recognize (someone or something) that is difficult to detect or that one is searching for

    "Andrew spotted the advert in the paper"

    • recognize that (someone) has a particular talent, especially for sport or show business

      "we were spotted by a talent scout"

    • observe and note the details of (a certain class of thing) as a hobby

      "some people collect stamps or spot trains"

    • locate an enemy's position, typically from the air

      "they were spotting for enemy aircraft"

    • (in weight training, gymnastics, etc.) observe (a performer) in order to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries
  2. mark or become marked with spots

    "the velvet was spotted with stains"

    • cover (a surface or area) thinly

      "thorn trees spotted the land"

    • stain or sully the moral character or qualities of

      "they might be spotted merely with the errors introduced by Luther"

  3. rain slightly

    "it was still spotting with rain"

    rain lightly drizzle
  4. place (a ball) on its designated starting point on a billiard table
  5. give or lend (money) to (someone)

    "I'll spot you $300"

    • allow (an advantage) to (someone) in a game or sport

      "the higher-rated team spots the lower-rated team the difference in their handicaps"