definition of
spatter

[1] #1 spatter n. [spattering, splatter, splattering, sputter, splutter, sputtering] the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively; "he heard a spatter of gunfire". wn

[2] #2 spatter v. [splatter, plash, splash, splosh, swash] dash a liquid upon or against; "The mother splashed the baby's face with water". wn

[3] #3 spatter n. [spattering, splash, splashing, splattering] the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface. wn

[4] #4 spatter v. [sprinkle, spit, patter, pitter-patter] rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick". wn

[5] #5 spatter v. [bespatter] spot, splash, or soil; "The baby spattered the bib with food". wn