plot

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|narratology}} The course of a [[story]], comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. {{defdate|from 1640s}}
2. An [[area]] or [[land]] used for [[build]]ing on or [[plant]]ing on. {{defdate|from 1550s}}
3. A [[grave]].
4. A [[ground plan]], [[map]]; a nautical [[chart]].
5. A [[sketch]] or [[outline]] detailing the arrangement of something; a [[plan]].
6. A [[synopsis]] of a literary work.
7. A [[graph]] or [[diagram]] drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.
8. {{senseid|en|secret plan}} A [[secret]] [[plan]] to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. {{defdate|from 1580s}}
9. [[contrivance|Contrivance]]; deep reach thought; ability to plot or intrigue.
10. Participation in any [[stratagem]] or [[conspiracy]].
11. A [[plan]]; a [[purpose]].
12. {{senseid|en|attractive physical attributes}} {{lb|en|fandom slang|euphemism}} Attractive physical attributes of a fictional character; [[assets]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|intransitive}} To [[conceive]] (a [[crime]], [[misdeed]] etc).
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To trace out (a graph or diagram).
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).

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