to spatter
Third Person
spatters
Present Participle
spattering
Past Tense
spattered
Past Participle
spattered
1
to splash small particles of a liquid in a random manner
transitive
- The artist used a brush to spatter paint onto the canvas, creating a dynamic and textured effect.
- The motorcyclist sped through the muddy road, spattering dirt onto nearby vehicles.
- The dog shook itself vigorously, spattering water droplets across the room.
- The saucepan boiled vigorously, spattering tomato sauce onto the stove.
2
to cover a surface with drops or spots of a substance
transitive
- The kitchen wall was spattered with grease from years of cooking without a hood.
- The laboratory countertop was spattered with chemicals from the experiment gone awry.
- The artist spattered the canvas with vibrant hues of red and blue to create a dynamic abstract painting.
- To give the room a rustic look, the decorator spattered the exposed brick wall with whitewash paint.
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3
to spurt or burst forth in scattered drops
- As the waves crashed against the rocks, seawater spattered onto the shore.
- The rain spattered against the windows, creating a soothing rhythm.
- Mud spattered from the tires as the truck traversed the muddy road.
- Blood spattered across the crime scene, indicating a violent struggle.
- The blender whirred loudly, and smoothie ingredients spattered against the sides.
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