blotting paper

Thân thiện

She carefully presses the blotting paper onto the wet ink.

Definition

Noun A highly absorbent, unsized paper used to soak up excess ink, typically from a freshly written document, to prevent smudging.

Usage

Blotting paper is used by placing it gently onto a surface with wet ink and applying light pressure to absorb the liquid without causing the ink to spread or blur the writing.

Examples

• Please use blotting paper on that signature before you close the ledger.
• The old-fashioned desk set included an inkwell, a pen, and a sheet of blotting paper.
• She carefully lifted the blotting paper to reveal the dry, crisp lettering beneath.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Figurative Context: Can be used metaphorically to describe something that absorbs or soaks up a substance or even information.
  • The sponge acted like blotting paper, soaking up the spilled water instantly.

Variants and Related Words

• Blotter (noun): A pad, book, or sheet of blotting paper. Often used in office contexts.
  • He signed the check and pressed it onto the desk blotter.
• Blot (verb): The action of drying or soaking up ink with blotting paper.
  • Remember to blot the ink before turning the page.

Synonyms

• Absorbent paper
• Ink blotter

Related Phrases/Idioms

• To blot one's copybook (idiom, related via the verb 'blot'): To damage one's reputation or record.
  • This is your final warning; don't blot your copybook again.

Học thuật

Noun

1. absorbent paper used to dry ink

Từ đồng nghĩa

• blotter