Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Sputtering.
Sputtering - as a noun
The noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
Example: "He heard a spatter of gunfire"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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To emit saliva or spit from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking.
To speak so rapidly as to emit saliva; to utter words hastily and indistinctly, with a spluttering sound, as in rage.
To throw out anything, as little jets of steam, with a noise like that made by one sputtering.
To cause surface atoms or electrons of a solid to be ejected by bombarding it with heavy atoms or ions.
To coat the surface of an object by sputtering.
Example Sentences
"The sputtering of the engine indicated a problem."
"The sputtering of the water heater woke me up in the middle of the night."
"The car's sputtering was caused by a clogged fuel filter."
"The mechanic fixed the sputtering by replacing the spark plugs."
"We could hear the sputtering of the rain against the windowpane."
Word Game Points
Is SPUTTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sputtering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPUTTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SPUTTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sputtering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPUTTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SPUTTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sputtering is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPUTTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
