plot
6 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #4,081
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Definitions
noun
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
verb
plan secretly, usually something illegal
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/plˈɑːt/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
make a plat of
make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how so
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “A plan or draught of a field, farm, estate, etc., drawn to a scale.” web-def
- “a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)” wn-def
- “plan secretly, usually something illegal” wn-def
- “To plan; to scheme; to devise; to contrive secretly. "Plotting an unprofitable crime." Dryden. "Plotting now the fall of others." Milton” web-def
Anagrams
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