"Blotters" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Blotters are small, thick layers or sheets of absorbent material, typically made of paper or fabric, used to clean or wipe up spills, messes, or other substances. They are often used in laboratories, hospitals, or cleaning products to absorb liquids and help contain messes.
Blotches are discolored spots or patches on the skin, typically caused by disease or injury.
Blotchily refers to something that is done or occurs in a patchy, irregular, or uneven manner, often in a way that is unsightly or unattractive. It can also describe a quality or appearance that is mottled or speckled, often in a way that is uncoordinated or unharmonious.
Blotchiness refers to a skin condition characterized by the appearance of red, inflamed, and often painful patches or spots on the skin, typically caused by heat, sunburn, or skin reactions. It can also describe an irregularly shaped stain or spot on a surface, such as a piece of fabric or a work of art. In general, blotchiness implies a loss of evenness or clarity, often due to some kind of disturbance or irritation.
Blotching refers to the process of dispersing or spreading something unevenly, often in a patchy or speckled manner. In a figurative sense, it can also describe a lack of coordination or organization in a particular endeavor or activity. <br><br>In a more literal sense, blotching can refer to the appearance of small, flat spots or patches on a surface, often due to damage or wear.
Irregularly shaped and spotted, often with a mottled or patchy appearance. This can describe skin, fabric, or other surfaces that have an uneven or messy appearance.
Blots refers to small, rounded spots or stains, especially on paper or a surface, caused by touching or falling onto something. In a broader sense, it can also describe a failure or omission to do something, resulting in a stain or smudge on one's reputation or record. For example, "The wine left a blot on the carpet," or "His mistake has left a blot on his otherwise impeccable record."
The word "blotted" is the past tense of the verb "blot", which means to make a spot or stain by applying a liquid to it, and to spoil or ruin something by acting wrongly. In figurative language, it can also mean to destroy or undo something.
A blotter is a literal pad of paper or a book, typically with a uniform pattern of lines or squares, used for taking notes or for drawing. It can also refer to a page or sheet of paper that has been marked or written on to conceal the original text or image, often used for censorship or secrecy.
Blotting is the act of absorbing or soaking up a liquid or substance, typically using a cloth or paper, especially to remove a spill or stain. It can also refer to the use of blotting paper, which is a type of thin, absorbent paper used to dry or absorb moisture from the skin, such as in the case of a blotting paper used to remove excess oil from the face. Additionally, blotting can also refer to the act of recording or noting something, especially casually or briefly, such as blotting a meeting note or a phone message.