Splatter (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container; "spill the milk"; "splatter water".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
Dash a liquid upon or against; "The mother splashed the baby's face with water".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The paintbrush flew off the painter's hand, causing vibrant colors to splatter everywhere across the canvas.
- Heavy raindrops splattered against the windowpane, distorting the view of the city street.
- During the food fight, Mary accidentally splattered tomato sauce on the principal's suit.
- She tried to pour the juice carefully, but it splattered all over her white shirt.
- As she was frying bacon in the pan, hot grease began to splatter onto her skin.