blotter

/'blɔtə/
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blotter

The officer writes the day's arrests in the blotter.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A daily written record of events in a police station: A "blotter" is a book or log where details of daily occurrences, such as arrests or incidents, are officially recorded by police.
    • A sheet of absorbent paper used to dry ink: A "blotter" is a piece of thick, absorbent paper, often kept on a desk, used to soak up excess ink after writing with a pen.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Police Record):
    • The sergeant entered the suspect's name into the station blotter.
    • Reporters often check the police blotter for news of local incidents.
  • Noun (Absorbent Paper):
    • He used a blotter to prevent the wet ink from smudging the letter.
    • Old-fashioned desks often had a leather-bound blotter on the writing surface.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be on the blotter": To have one's name or an incident recorded in the police log.
    • His arrest for disorderly conduct is on the blotter from last night.
Variants and Related Words
  • Blot (verb): To dry or soak up liquid, especially ink; to stain or mar a surface.
    • She blotted the signature carefully.
  • Blotting paper (noun phrase): Another term for the absorbent paper used as a blotter.
    • The calligrapher always keeps blotting paper handy.
Synonyms
  • For police record: Log, ledger, journal, register, day book.
  • For absorbent paper: Absorbent pad, ink absorber, drying sheet.
Related Phrases
  • Police blotter: A common compound term specifically referring to the law enforcement log.
    • The small-town police blotter listed a lost dog and a noisy party.
  • Desk blotter: A compound term for the pad of absorbent paper, often with a decorative cover, used on a desk.
    • The antique desk came with a green felt desk blotter.
Related Idioms
  • A blot on one's record: A stain or mark on one's reputation. (Note: This idiom uses "blot," not the noun "blotter," but is semantically related).
    • The failed project was a blot on his otherwise stellar career.
blotter

The officer writes the day's arrests in the blotter.

Noun
  1. the daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station
  2. absorbent paper used to dry ink

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