Sputter has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
"he heard a spatter of gunfire"
2
an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)
3
Moist matter thrown out in small detached particles.
Verb
1
make an explosive sound
"sputtering engines"
2
cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed
"The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust"
3
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
4
utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage
5
spit up in an explosive manner
6
To emit saliva or spit from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking.
Example Sentences
"he heard a spatter of gunfire"
noun
"sputtering engines"
verb
"The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust"
verb
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