spattering
/ˈspætərɪŋ/
noun
- A small splash or scattering of drops or particles.
- He wiped a spattering of sauce off the counter.
- The dog shook itself, sending a spattering of water across the room.
- There was a spattering of rain on the windshield.
- A small, scattered amount or number of something.
- Only a spattering of people showed up for the early morning meeting.
- The garden had a spattering of wildflowers among the grass.
- There was a spattering of applause after the speech.
verb
- To splash or scatter small drops or particles of a liquid or substance over a surface.
- The rain started spattering against the windowpane.
- Be careful not to spatter paint on the floor while you work.
- Oil from the frying pan spattered onto the stove.
- To cover or mark something with small drops or spots of something.
- Mud spattered the back of his pants as he rode through the puddle.
- The artist spattered the canvas with bright blue and yellow paint.
- Grease spattered her apron while she cooked bacon.
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