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- pronunciation:
- splaesh
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
splashes, splashing, splashed |
| definition 1: |
to dash or spray.
The car splashed mud all over me.- similar words:
- spatter
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| definition 2: |
to wet or soil by this means.
The truck splashed our car with mud.- similar words:
- spatter
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| definition 3: |
to dash or spray a liquid, or be dashed or sprayed.
The waves splashed on the shore.
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| definition 4: |
to fall or move with a dashing of liquid.
We splashed in the ocean. |
| related words: |
bathe, dabble, lap, sprinkle, wash |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or sound of splashing.
At night I could hear the splash of waves.- similar words:
- spatter
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| definition 2: |
a spot made by a splash of water or by other means.
There was a splash of sunlight on the sidewalk. |
| related words: |
blot, dash |
| derivation: |
splasher (n.) |
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