(idiomatic) A cursory inspection or examination or the inspection or examination of a sample of something.

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

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

(physiology) A sensory area in the skin that responds to a decrease in temperature.