dot

/dɔt/

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Explanation of the Word "Dot"

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Conclusion:

The word "dot" can refer to small circular shapes, a way of marking, or even specific cultural references.

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Noun

1. street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
2. the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
3. the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966
4. a very small circular shape
   • a row of points
   • draw lines between the dots

Verb

1. mark with a dot
   • dot your `i's
2. make a dot or dots
3. distribute loosely
   • He scattered gun powder under the wagon
4. scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
   • Hills constellated with lights

Synonyms

• dit
• Department of Transportation
• Transportation
• DoT
• point
• scatter
• sprinkle
• dust
• disperse
• stud
• constellate