splattering
ˈsplætərɪŋ
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Definition of splattering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
liquidmess created by liquid hitting a surface
  • The splattering on the wall was hard to clean.
spatter splash splatter
2.
soundsthe sound of liquid hitting a surface
  • I heard a splattering as the rain hit the roof.
plop splash splat

Adjective

1.
soundmaking a sound like liquid hitting a surface
  • The splattering rain on the roof was soothing.
dripping spattering splashing
2.
effectcausing a messy or uneven distribution
  • The splattering rain left marks on the window.
spattering splashing spraying
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Images of splattering

  • splattering: mess created by liquid hitting a surface
    mess created by liquid hitting a surface

Origin of splattering

English, splatter (splash) + -ing (action)

Terms with splattering included in their meaning

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falling object
hit a surface and make a splattering sound or mess

Examples of splattering in a sentence

  • Raindrops left a splattering on the window.
  • The splattering of paint on the canvas was intentional.
  • A splattering echoed as the soup spilled over the stove.
  • The splattering sound of paint hit the canvas.
  • She could hear the splattering of oil in the frying pan.
  • The splattering paint covered the floor in bright colors.

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  1. French:éclaboussure, éclaboussant, ...
  2. German:Spritzer, plätschernd, ...
  3. Italian:schizzo, schizzante, ...
  4. Spanish:salpicadura, salpicante, ...
  5. Portuguese:salpico, borrifo, ...
  6. Chinese:飞溅物, 噼啪作响的, ...
  7. Japanese:飛び散り, パシャパシャとした, ...
  8. Arabic:تَناثُر, مُتَناثِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתָּזָה, מַתִּיז, ...
  10. Russian:брызги, брызгающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розбризкування, шум від крапель, ...
  12. Hindi:छींटे, छींटे मारता हुआ, ...
splatter
ˈsplætər

Definition of splatter - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
liquidtr./intr.cause liquid to strike or fall on something in irregular dropstr./intr.
  • Rain began to splatter against the window..
spatter splash spray
2.
motionintr.hit a surface and spread in dropsintr.
  • The water balloon splattered on the ground.
spatter splash

Noun

1.
liquidsmall quantity of liquid scattered irregularly
  • He wiped the splatter of sauce from his shirt..
dribble splash sprinkle
2.
wet soundsound of liquid hitting a surface forcefully
  • The splatter of rain against the window was soothing..
plop splash
3.
horrorRareUSgenre of gory horrorRareUS
  • He loves watching splatter films during Halloween.
gore slasher
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Images of splatter

  • splatter: small quantity of liquid scattered irregularly
    small quantity of liquid scattered irregularly

Expressions with splatter

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horror film with lots of blood
He loves watching splatter movies during Halloween.

Origin of splatter

Imitative, splat (sound) + -er (agent)

Examples of splatter in a sentence

  • Juice splattered across the table.
  • Paint splattered across the canvas.
  • Juice splattered onto the kitchen floor.
  • There was a splatter of paint on the floor.
  • A splatter of mud hit the windshield.
  • The splatter of paint on the canvas was unexpected.

View all translations of splatter

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  1. French:éclabousser, éclaboussure, ...
  2. German:spritzen, Spritzer, ...
  3. Italian:spruzzare, macchia, ...
  4. Spanish:salpicar, salpicadura, ...
  5. Portuguese:salpicar, borrifo, ...
  6. Chinese:溅洒, 飞溅物, ...
  7. Japanese:飛び散る, 飛び散り, ...
  8. Arabic:رَشَّ, رَذَاذ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַתִּיז, נָתָז, ...
  10. Russian:брызгать, брызги, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бризкати, бризки, ...
  12. Hindi:छींटे पड़ना, छींटे, ...

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