English dictionary
spatter
/'sp/&/t/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
ExamplesHe heard a spatter of gunfire.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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dash a liquid upon or against
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rain gently
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spot, splash, or soil
ExamplesThe baby spattered the bib with food.
Synonyms bespatterSource: WordNet 3.0
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To sprinkle with a liquid or with any wet substance, as water, mud, or the like; to make wet of foul spots upon by sprinkling; as, to <i>spatter</i> a coat; to <i>spatter</i> the floor; to <i>spatter</i> boots with mud.
Source: webster1913
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To throw something out of the mouth in a scattering manner; to sputter.
Source: webster1913