dot

Definition

  • n. the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
  • v. scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
  • v. make a dot or dots
  • v. mark with a dot

Word forms

Past tense
dotted
Past participle
dotted
Present participle
dotting
Third person singular
dots

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She placed a dot at the end of her sentence to show it was complete.

  2. vt.

    Please dot the 'i' in your name when you sign the document.

  3. vi.

    The artist decided to dot the canvas with bright colors.

  4. n.

    In math, a point is represented by a small dot on a graph.