spattering
- noun
- /ˈspætərɪŋ/
:
salpicadura
- As the fireworks exploded, the spattering sounds filled the night sky with a burst of noise.
Examples
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A distant spattering of applause broke out after her performance.
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The spattering of grease hit the stove as he fried the bacon.
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There was a sudden spattering of rain against the window.
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I heard a spattering against the window.
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The spattering of rain on the roof was soothing.
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The spattering of rain on the window made it hard to hear the conversation inside.
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We could hear the spattering of paint as the artist worked quickly on her mural.
Synonyms
41
5.5
A series of quick sounds made when small drops or pieces hit something
15
7.3
A short, sharp sound when a ball or small thing hits a hard surface
9
4.0
A quick soft series of light sounds like rain or small feet
7
3.0
A short soft sound when something drops into liquid
7
6.2
Something that is not working well makes short, sharp popping sounds
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5.1
A sudden sharp sound made when liquid hits a surface
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5.3
A series of short explosive sounds from an engine or fire
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7.7
Short, sharp popping sounds made by a machine, rain, or similar things
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6.2
A sudden wet sound when liquid hits a hot pan or window
1
7.4
The movement and sound made when something hits water or mud
A series of short, sharp metal sounds
A short loud sound when something drops into water
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Morphology
Etymology
The word spattering comes from the sound word spatter, which imitates quick, repeated little hits or splashes like a series of 'pats' or tiny 'splashes'. So, a spattering can mean a short, sudden series of light noises or splashes.