Sputter (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed; "The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling.
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Spit up in an explosive manner.
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 5
Make an explosive sound; "sputtering engines".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.