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SPUTTERS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Sputters.

Sputters - 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

Sputters - 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)
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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

"The old car sputters when you start it."
"She sputters excuses whenever she's caught in a lie."
"The engine sputters and dies."
"The candle sputters before it goes out."
"He sputters out a few words before losing his temper."
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Word Game Points

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

SPUTTERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SPUTTERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sputters is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPUTTERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SPUTTERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sputters is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPUTTERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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