spotting

2 definitions found

spotting - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Spot \Spot\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Spotted; p. pr. & vb. n.
     Spotting.]
     1. To make visible marks upon with some foreign matter; to
        discolor in or with spots; to stain; to cover with spots
        or figures; as, to spot a garment; to spot paper.
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     2. To mark or note so as to insure recognition; to recognize;
        to detect; as, to spot a criminal. [Cant]
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     3. To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish,
        as reputation; to asperse.
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              My virgin life no spotted thoughts shall stain.
                                                    --Sir P.
                                                    Sidney.
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              If ever I shall close these eyes but once,
              May I live spotted for my perjury.    --Beau. & Fl.
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     To spot timber, to cut or chip it, in preparation for
        hewing.
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spotting - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  spotting
      n 1: the act of spotting or staining something [syn: staining,
           spotting, maculation]
      2: the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
         [syn: detection, catching, espial, spying,
         spotting]