Spattering: meaning, definitions and examples

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spattering

[ ˈspætərɪŋ ]

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painting

The act of covering a surface with small drops or particles of a liquid.

Synonyms

splattering, spraying, sprinkling

Examples of usage

The artist used a brush to create a spattering effect on the canvas.
The spattering of paint on the wall gave it a unique texture.

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cooking

The act of scattering small drops of a liquid over food.

Synonyms

drizzling, splashing, sprinkling

Examples of usage

The chef finished the dish with a spattering of olive oil.
A spattering of lemon juice added freshness to the salad.

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informal

To scatter or sprinkle small drops or particles of a liquid.

Synonyms

splash, spray, sprinkle

Examples of usage

She spattered paint all over the floor while working on her art project.
The rain spattered against the window pane.

Translations

Translations of the word "spattering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 salpico

🇮🇳 छिड़काव

🇩🇪 Spritzer

🇮🇩 percikan

🇺🇦 розбризкування

🇵🇱 rozpryskiwanie

🇯🇵 飛び散り (tobichiri)

🇫🇷 éclaboussure

🇪🇸 salpicadura

🇹🇷 sıçrama

🇰🇷 튀김 (twigim)

🇸🇦 تناثر

🇨🇿 postřik

🇸🇰 rozstrekovanie

🇨🇳 飞溅 (fēijiàn)

🇸🇮 pršenje

🇮🇸 skvettur

🇰🇿 шашырату

🇬🇪 შხეფი

🇦🇿 çilənmə

🇲🇽 salpicadura

Word origin

The word 'spattering' originates from the Middle English word 'spateren', which means to splash or scatter. Over time, it has evolved to describe the action of covering a surface with small drops or particles of a liquid, commonly used in painting and cooking. The term has been in use for centuries, reflecting the timeless practice of creating patterns through scattered droplets.