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SPOTTING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Spotting.

Spotting - as a noun

The act of spotting or staining something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maculationstaining

The act of detecting something; catching sight of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catchingdetectionespialspying

Spotting - as a verb

To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.

Example: "Try to spot the differences between these two pictures."

To loan a small amount of money to someone.

Example: "I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch."

To stain; to leave a spot (on).

Example: "Hard water will spot if it is left on a surface."

To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.

Example: "I spotted the carpet where the child dropped spaghetti."

To retouch a photograph on film to remove minor flaws.

To support or assist a maneuver, or to be prepared to assist if safety dictates.

Example: "I can’t do a back handspring unless somebody spots me."

To keep the head and eyes pointing in a single direction while turning.

Example: "Most figure skaters do not spot their turns like dancers do."

To stain; to blemish; to taint; to disgrace; to tarnish, as reputation.

To cut or chip (timber) in preparation for hewing.

To place an object at a location indicated by a spot. notably in billiards or snooker.

Example: "The referee had to spot the pink on the blue spot."

Example Sentences

"The spotting of a rare bird caused excitement among the birdwatchers."
"I noticed a spotting of mold on the bread and decided not to eat it."
"The spotting on the fabric gave it a unique textured appearance."
"The spotting of enemy troops led to an immediate evacuation of the area."
"The horse had a spotting pattern on its coat."
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Word Game Points

Is SPOTTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spotting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPOTTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SPOTTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spotting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPOTTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SPOTTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spotting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPOTTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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