splattering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
   splatter; spatter; spattering; sputter; sputtering; splutter.
   
   • he heard a spatter of gunfire
2. noun the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
   splashing; splash; spatter; spattering.
   
3. verb cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
   splatter; slop; spill.
   
   • spill the milk
   • splatter water
4. verb dash a liquid upon or against
   plash; splatter; splash; spatter; splosh; swash.
   
   • The mother splashed the baby's face with water

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