blotter

🇺🇸 /ˈblɑːtər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈblɒtə(r)/
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noun
R

A pad of absorbent paper used on a desk to protect it from ink or spills.

The artist placed the blotter on the table and began to sketch.

R

A record of arrests made by the police in a particular area.

The police officer referred to the blotter to check the list of recent arrests.

translation

n. A pad of absorbent paper used on a desk to protect it from ink or spills.; A record of arrests made by the police in a particular area.

Word Forms

Plural blotters