1. the action of absorbing liquid or making stains

1. present participle of blot; absorbing liquid with an absorbent material
2. present participle of blot; making a stain or spot

Examples

• She was blotting the spilled ink with paper towels.
• The blotting paper quickly absorbed the excess water.
• He kept blotting his forehead with a handkerchief.
• The rain was blotting the freshly written letter.
• Careful blotting prevented the paint from spreading.
• The blotting technique helped create texture in the artwork.
• She used a cloth for blotting the wet surface dry.