Dotting

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Dot \Dot\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dotted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Dotting}.]
   1. To mark with dots or small spots; as, to dot a line.
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   2. To mark or diversify with small detached objects; as, a
      landscape dotted with cottages.
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