spetteren

Definitions of spetteren
  1. verb
    cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
    synonyms: druppen, knoeien, morsen, sputteren
    knoeien, leegstromen, morsen, vergieten
    cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
    druppen, knoeien, morsen, vergieten
    flow, run or fall out and become lost
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    type of:
    bewegen, verplaatsen, verroeren
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  2. verb
    dash a liquid upon or against
    synonyms: bespatten, opspatten, plassen, plonzen, spatten, spetten
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    types:
    baggeren, blubberen, ploeteren
    spill or splash copiously or clumsily
    type of:
    bedruipen, bedruppelen, bedruppen, strooien
    distribute loosely
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