Meaning of the word spatter in English

What does spatter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spatter

US /ˈspæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈspæt.ər/

Verb

to scatter or splash with small drops of a liquid or soft substance

Example:
The car drove through the puddle and spattered mud all over my clothes.
Paint spattered across the canvas as he worked.

Noun

a small drop or spot of a liquid or soft substance that has been scattered or splashed

Example:
There were tiny spatters of paint on the floor.
A few spatters of rain began to fall.