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SPUTTER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Sputter.

Sputter - 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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An utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splutter

Sputter - as a verb

Make an explosive sound

Example: "Sputtering engines"

Cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed

Example: "The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust"

Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clamberscrambleshinshinnyskinstruggle

Utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splutter

Spit up in an explosive manner

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spit outsplutter

Example Sentences

"Her car made a strange sputter noise as she tried to start it."
"After a few seconds of sputter, the old engine finally came to life."
"I could hear the sputter of the coffee machine as it brewed my morning cup."
"The sudden sputter of the motorcycle made me jump."
"The sputter of the match ignited the campfire."
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Word Game Points

Is SPUTTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sputter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPUTTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SPUTTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sputter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPUTTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SPUTTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sputter is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPUTTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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