spot

noun

1. 1

   an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

   he made a huge blot on his copybook

2. 2

   a job in an organization

   he occupied a post in the treasury

3. 3

   a business establishment for entertainment

   night spot

4. 4

   a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

   an eight-spot

5. 5

   a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

6. 6

   a small contrasting part of something

   a bald spot

   a leopard's spots

7. 7

   a blemish made by dirt

   he had a smudge on his cheek

8. 8

   an outstanding characteristic

   his acting was one of the high points of the movie

9. 9

   a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

   they changed his spot on the program

10. 10

    a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

11. 11

    a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

12. 12

    a point located with respect to surface features of some region

    this is a nice place for a picnic

    a bright spot on a planet