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Dot \dot\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. dotted; p. pr. & vb. n dotting.]
- To mark with dots or small spots; as, to dot a line
- To mark or diversify with small detached objects; as, a landscape dotted with cottages
Dot \dot\, n. [Cf. AS. dott small spot, speck; of uncertain origin.]
- A small point or spot, made with a pen or other pointed instrument; a speck, or small mark [syn: point]
- Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen; as, a dot of a child
- Decimal point
- (Law) A marriage portion; dowry. [F., fr. L. dos, dotis, dowry. See dower, and cf. dote dowry.]