Spatter

usgb/ˈspætər/
verb

To make drops of liquid fly in different directions.

Be careful not to spatter the paint on the floor.
Visual representation of "spatter" - To make drops of liquid fly in different directions.

Often appears as...

  • spatter about
  • spatter with blood
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Visual representation of "spatter"
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Accidental Action

Spatter suggests drops were not intentionally thrown, often resulting from an action like painting.

Illustration for Accidental Action
While frying the chicken, oil started to spatter out of the pan.
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Visual Imagery

Use 'spatter' to vividly describe scenes in a story, emphasizing the random spread of liquid.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
The crime scene was eerie, with spatter of red visible on the white walls.
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Small Quantity

'Spatter' involves small droplets, not large amounts of liquid.

Illustration for Small Quantity
After the toast, champagne spattered lightly onto the nearby tablecloth.
Visual representation of the word "Spatter"

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