spot

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• “this is a nice place for a picnic”

a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

a blemish made by dirt

• “he had a smudge on his cheek”

a small contrasting part of something

• “a bald spot”
• “a leopard”
• “;”
• “;”
• “;”

a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• “they changed his spot on the program”

an outstanding characteristic

• “his acting was one of the high points of the movie”

a business establishment for entertainment

• “night spot”

a job in an organization

• “he occupied a post in the treasury”

a slight attack of illness

• “he has a touch of rheumatism”

a small quantity

• “a spot of tea”
• “a bit of paper”

a mark on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• “an eight spot”

an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

• “he made a huge blot on his copybook”

catch sight of

mar or impair with a flaw

• “her face was blemished”

make a spot or mark onto

• “The wine spotted the tablecloth”

become spotted

• “This dress spots quickly”

mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

• “spot the areas that one should clearly identify”