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spatter

[ˈspætər]

spatter Definition

  • 1to scatter drops or small bits of a substance in all directions
  • 2to cover or mark with small spots or patches of a substance

Using spatter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spatter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rain spattered against the window.

  • Example

    He spattered paint all over the floor.

  • Example

    Blood spattered the walls of the crime scene.

  • Example

    She spattered sauce on her shirt while cooking.

spatter Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for spatter

Idioms Using spatter

  • to do something carelessly or hastily, resulting in a sloppy or incomplete outcome

    Example

    He was in a hurry to finish the project and ended up spattering the paint everywhere.

  • to leave or depart quickly

    Example

    As soon as the meeting was over, he spattered off to catch his flight.

  • spatter someone's boots

    to impress or influence someone

    Example

    Her performance in the play really spattered the audience's boots.

Phrases with spatter

  • a device used to prevent splattering of hot liquids or oil while cooking

    Example

    The spatter guard kept the oil from splashing onto the stove.

  • a pattern created by the distribution of blood or other fluids that have been spattered or sprayed

    Example

    The forensic team analyzed the spatter pattern to determine the cause of death.

  • a type of aquatic plant with large leaves and yellow flowers

    Example

    The spatterdock provided a habitat for many fish and insects in the pond.

Origins of spatter

from Middle Dutch 'spatten', meaning 'to spout, burst'

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Summary: spatter in Brief

'Spatter' [ˈspætər] is a verb that means to scatter drops or small bits of a substance in all directions, or to cover or mark with small spots or patches of a substance. It can refer to raindrops against a window, paint on a floor, or blood on a wall. Phrases like 'spatter guard' and 'spatter pattern' are also used. Idioms like 'spatter the paint' and 'spatter off' denote careless or hasty actions.