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spattering

The correct spelling is spattering.

How to pronounce spattering

verb

Say it like: Spa-tte-rin-g

The correct spelling is spattering. To splash (someone or something) with small droplets. For example: "When my wet chihuahua shook himself, I was spattered with smelly water."

Usage Examples

When my wet chihuahua shook himself, I was spattered with smelly water.

to spatter blood

Make sure the pieces of fish are dry before you put them into the hot oil so that it doesn’t spatter.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To splash (someone or something) with small droplets.
  2. 2.To cover, or lie upon (something) by having been scattered, as if by splashing.
  3. 3.To distribute (a liquid) by sprinkling; to sprinkle around.
  4. 4.To send out or disperse (something) as if in droplets.
  5. 5.To send out small droplets; to splash in small droplets (on or against something).

noun

  1. 1.Something spattered.

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