dotting

(verb) scatter or intersperse like dots or studs. Synonyms: dot, stud, constellate. Example: "Hills constellated with lights."

(verb) distribute loosely. Synonyms: scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse. Example: "He scattered gun powder under the wagon."

(verb) make a dot or dots. Synonyms: dot.

(verb) mark with a dot. Synonyms: dot. Example: "Dot your `i's."