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- pronunciation:
- spae
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
spatters, spattering, spattered |
| definition 1: |
to splash or scatter in small bits or drops.
I spattered the canvas with blue paint.- synonyms:
- splash, spray, sprinkle
- similar words:
- dribble, spit
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| definition 2: |
to splash or scatter bits or drops of a liquid on; spot.
The grease from the hamburger spattered the stove.- synonyms:
- splash
- similar words:
- disperse, dot, spot, sprinkle
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| related words: |
blot, sprinkle |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or sound of spattering.
There was the spatter of rain on the roof.- synonyms:
- splash
- similar words:
- dash
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| definition 2: |
a bit, drop, or splash of something spattered.
There is a spatter of paint on the floor.- similar words:
- dash, drop, splash, sprinkle
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| related words: |
blot |
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| derivation: |
spatteringly (adv.) |
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