(idiomatic) To inspect or examine briefly, or by sampling.

Any place that is optimal for obtaining a certain desirable effect or result. / (figuratively) Any set of conditions that is optimal for obtaining a certain desirable effect or result.

The place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina, and so where the retina cannot detect light. / (automotive) In driving, the part of the road that cannot be seen in the rear-view mirror.

A type of puzzle in which the object is to find a certain number of minor differences between two pictures, usually printed side by side, that are otherwise identical.

(soccer) a small white spot, painted on the grass, twelve yards in front of the centre of the goal line, from which all penalty kicks are taken

(phytopathology) A fungal disease among plants, particularly roses, that results in black spots on the leaves.

A weld made by spot welding

To join pieces of metal using spot welding

present participle of spot weld

The resistance-welding of overlapping pieces of metal by applying pressure and an electric current at small points