plot

1. n. A small extent of ground; a plat; as, a garden plot. Source: opted

2. n. A plantation laid out. Source: opted

3. n. A plan or draught of a field, farm, estate, etc., drawn to a scale. Source: opted

4. v. t. To make a plot, map, pr plan, of; to mark the position of on a plan; to delineate. Source: opted

5. n. Any scheme, stratagem, secret design, or plan, of a complicated nature, adapted to the accomplishment of some purpose, usually a treacherous and mischievous one; a conspiracy; an intrigue; as, the Rye-house Plot. Source: opted

6. n. A share in such a plot or scheme; a participation in any stratagem or conspiracy. Source: opted

7. n. Contrivance; deep reach of thought; ability to plot or intrigue. Source: opted

8. n. A plan; a purpose. Source: opted

9. n. In fiction, the story of a play, novel, romance, or poem, comprising a complication of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. Source: opted

10. v. i. To form a scheme of mischief against another, especially against a government or those who administer it; to conspire. Source: opted

11. v. i. To contrive a plan or stratagem; to scheme. Source: opted

12. v. t. To plan; to scheme; to devise; to contrive secretly. Source: opted

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