spatter
/spˈætɝ/
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Definitions
Noun
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire"
Noun
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
Verb
dash a liquid upon or against; "The mother splashed the baby''s face with water"
Verb
rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
Verb
spot, splash, or soil; "The baby spattered the bib with food"
Synonyms
bespatter
patter
pitter-patter
plash
spattering
spit
splash
splashing
splatter
splattering
splosh
splutter
sprinkle
sputter
sputtering
swash