Word Finder - spotting

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

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Try to spot the differences between these two pictures.

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To loan a small amount of money to someone.

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I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch.

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To stain; to leave a spot (on).

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

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To remove, or attempt to remove, a stain.

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I spotted the carpet where the child dropped spaghetti.

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To retouch a photograph on film to remove minor flaws.

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

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

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

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Most figure skaters do not spot their turns like dancers do.

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

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

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

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The referee had to spot the pink on the blue spot.

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A spotted pattern.

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The act of spotting or sighting something.

I'm good at spotting trends, so sue me.

She stopped and gazed around, spotting a small dirt trail a few feet away.

Spotting the bag, she narrowed her brow.

Not names and dates bragging; just how he'd had more honeys than anyone in there and they wouldn't be spotting him in any department store.

In the playground was a brick air raid shelter and we would stand near it plane spotting.

The man inside, dressed in evening attire, stumbled free and spotting the lab, set off in search of help.

Back to top Rain spotting Cause Depressions or surface blemishes in the paint film.

I SEEM to be spotting more buzzards this year than ever before while out and about on rambles.

For those who care about such things there's an outside chance of spotting a minor celeb in the VIP area, too.

The referee getting huge ironic cheers for not only spotting it for once but calling it City's way too.

The art of spotting fakes Art deco collectors must know their stuff; even major dealers can be fooled by copies.

Regular spraying with a systemic fungicide helps control black spotting.

Helen Reed was drawn to the title of a lecture by Dr. Robert Hare, who created a checklist for spotting the psychopath.

You then set out across the snow, possibly spotting elks as you explore.

The area includes woodland and glades, perfect for spotting butterflies and moths which are attracted to the wild honeysuckle.

This area offers good chances of spotting humpback and minke whales.

Rescue operation for stranded fish Work stops for breeding sand martin... Spotting Welsh wild life Five rescued from inflatables off R. .

Net security services firm MessageLabs, which has a distinguished pedigree in spotting such outbreaks, told us it hadn't seen any problems.

Its very hand for spotting shill bidders bumping up their own auctions !

No matter how good you are at spotting things that are wrong with a property, the inspector is better.

Choose vegetables that are free of cuts, bruises and spotting because rot develops where there is damage.

If you need a higher magnification, choose a spotting scope instead of binoculars.

Spotting the symptoms in teens is more difficult to do than with adults but are usually present.

An epoxy varnish is used to coat the metal such that no chipping or rust spotting takes place.

You may also want to consult the eBay guide to spotting fake Oakleys.

On the flip side, maybe you'll have a celebrity spotting or two.

Take binoculars or a spotting scope as well as your camera, especially for animal watching.

By spotting dangers before an injury happens, parents can protect their children from harm and protect themselves from stress and heartache.

It should be noted that spotting or even bleeding is not unusual during early pregnancy.

Too much fluoride may cause spotting (fluorosis) of the tooth enamel.

While spotting in pregnancy is fairly common, bleeding following amnio should always be investigated.

Mottling-Fluorosis; spotting on the teeth due to excess fluoride as the tooth enamel is forming.

The symptoms of a miscarriage might include spotting which can lead to heavy vaginal bleeding, cramps similar to those experienced during a menstrual period, and severe abdominal pain.

Remember, early pregnancy symptoms include light spotting during the first few weeks of pregnancy.

This type of spotting is no reason for concern, but if bleeding increases to the point of soaking a sanitary napkin, there may be reason for concern.

You many notice a little bit of during pregnancy spotting.

However,if you notice any vaginal spotting, you should contact your care provider to rule out any complications.

Reasons for during pregnancy spotting include implantation bleeding, miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, various infections, sexual intercourse, placental problems, preterm labor, and actual labor.

Implantation bleeding is light spotting probably caused when the fetus implants into the uterus a few days after fertilization, though no one is exactly sure what causes it.

During pregnancy spotting may be an early sign of miscarriage.

If you notice any abdominal pain or cramping combined with spotting, you should contact your care provider immediately.

You may notice vaginal spotting if you have an ectopic pregnancy.

Yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and STDs can cause during pregnancy spotting.

Sexual intercourse can cause vaginal spotting.

During pregnancy spotting may be also be sign of a placental problem such as placenta previa (when the placenta covers the cervix) or a placental abruption (when the placenta disenganges prematurely).

You may notice spotting if you are going to labor early.

If you notice cramping, back ache, or contractions before 37 weeks, especially if they are combined with spotting, you should contact your care provider.

For some women that experience spotting during pregnancy, medical experts can find no cause.

Many women experience some during pregnancy spotting.

Yet, you should notify your care provider if you notice any vaginal spotting, to rule out potential problems.