splatter (n.)

  1. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; he heard a spatter of gunfire

    [ Syn: spatter , spattering , splattering , sputter , splutter , sputtering ]

  2. a small quantity of something moist or liquid; a dab of paint; a splatter of mud; just a splash of whiskey

    [ Syn: dab , splash ]

    splatter (v.)

  1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container; spill the milk; splatter water

    [ Syn: spill , slop ]

  2. dash a liquid upon or against; The mother splashed the babys face with water

    [ Syn: spatter , plash , splash , splosh , swash ]

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