spattering

verb

Definition of spatteringnext
present participle of spatter
1
as in splashing
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets a passing car spattered mud on her clothes

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2
as in splattering
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy the dog vigorously shook himself, spattering the carpet and walls with water

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  1. splashing
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  • On sunny days, the reflection of that splashing water can be seen from a long distance.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The man climbed in but slipped on the step, sending the coffee splashing across the seat.
    — Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of splashing
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“Spattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spattering. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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