noun
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
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- he heard a spatter of gunfire
noun
an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)
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verb
make an explosive sound
Examples
- sputtering engines
verb
cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed
Examples
- The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust
verb
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
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verb
utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage
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verb
spit up in an explosive manner
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