dot
Plural
dots
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a small, round mark or spot
A dot (·) is a small round punctuation mark used in various ways in writing and typography. It is commonly used to indicate a decimal point in numbers, such as in "3.14," where it separates the whole number from the fractional part. Dots can also serve as bullet points in lists, representing individual items, or as a part of ellipses (… ) to indicate omitted text. In some contexts, dots are used in abbreviations or to signify pauses in speech. Their simplicity and versatility make dots an important element in written communication.
- She put a red dot on the map to mark the location of her house.
- The artist used tiny dots to create a beautiful painting.
- The painter added a final dot of white paint to complete the artwork.
- The tattoo artist added a dot of blue ink to the design.
- There was a dot of ink on his shirt from the pen.
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a small round symbol in written music indicating augmentation of time by one half or staccato
In music, a dot is a symbol placed immediately after a note or rest that extends its duration by half of its original value. For example, if a dot is added to a half note, which normally lasts for two beats, it becomes a dotted half note that lasts for three beats. The dot extends the length of the note, making it longer than it would be without the dot. This helps to create varied rhythms and add complexity to musical compositions.
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street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
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the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
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the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966
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a small round mark used to separate parts of a website name or an email address