Meaning Of Plot

n.

A small extent of ground; a plat; as, a garden plot.

n.

A plantation laid out.

n.

A plan or draught of a field, farm, estate, etc., drawn to a scale.

v. t.

To make a plot, map, pr plan, of; to mark the position of on a plan; to delineate.

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.

n.

A share in such a plot or scheme; a participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.

n.

Contrivance; deep reach of thought; ability to plot or intrigue.

n.

A plan; a purpose.

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.

v. i.

To form a scheme of mischief against another, especially against a government or those who administer it; to conspire.

v. i.

To contrive a plan or stratagem; to scheme.

v. t.

To plan; to scheme; to devise; to contrive secretly.