Synonyms: spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, splutter, sputter, sputtering
Definition: the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
Usage: he heard a spatter of gunfire
Similar words: noise
Definition: sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
Usage: he enjoyed the street noises; they heard indistinct noises of people talking; during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels
Synonyms: dab, splash, splatter
Definition: a small quantity of something moist or liquid
Usage: a dab of paint; a splatter of mud; just a splash of whiskey
Similar words: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity
Definition: an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
Synonyms: splash, splatter, splosh, spatter, swash, plash
Definition: dash a liquid upon or against
Usage: The mother splashed the baby's face with water
Similar words: dot, dust, disperse, sprinkle, scatter
Definition: distribute loosely
Usage: He scattered gun powder under the wagon
Synonyms: slop, spill, splatter
Definition: cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
Usage: spill the milk; splatter water
Definition: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Usage: Move those boxes into the corner, please; I'm moving my money to another bank; The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant