Definitions

1. noun

A device or pad used to blot or remove moisture from a surface, often used for drying ink or moisture from paper.

“The artist used a blotter to dry the ink on her drawing.”

2. noun

A book or pad used to record information about arrests, crimes, or other law enforcement activities.

“The police officer used a blotter to document the crime scene.”

3. noun

A person or thing that is a blot on something or someone.

“The politician’s scandal was a blotter on his otherwise clean record.”

4. verb

To remove moisture from a surface, often using a blotter.

“You need to blot the spill on the carpet before it stains.”

5. verb

To record information about arrests, crimes, or other law enforcement activities.

“The police officer blotted the details of the crime in the police blotter.”