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splat¹ Definition

splat (splat)

noun

a thin, flat piece of wood, esp. as used in the back of a chair

Etymology: via dial. < base of split

splat² Definition

splat (splat)

noun,

(used to suggest) a splattering or wet, slapping sound

Etymology: echoic

intransitive verb

  1. to make such a sound
  2. to flatten on impact

splat Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • go: Unfortunately no record has been kept of who the characters were, or who went splat!
  • land: It flew straight and true right into the basket and landed splat on the head of Alice Trying.

Adjective modifier

  • shaped: The backs shaped in a classical Hepplewhite shield shape with centrally carved wheat ears, over a central lire shaped splat.
  • back: He came up with the idea of adding intricate and ornate carvings on the back splat - the central support of the chair back.
  • satisfying: Release your grip on the pouch and hey presto - the bomb soars into the air before giving a satisfying splat on your target!

Modifies a noun

  • rate: SPLAT RATE: Please note: There is a minimum age of 12 years old for all games.
  • cooking: Splat Cooking run hands-on cooking parties for ages 3 yrs+ from £ 8-20 per child.
  • advertising: You, the affiliate, maintain control of your own pages and can avoid splat advertising taking over your site!

Noun used with modifier

  • bug: Q: Is bug splat only for kinetic weapons?
  • paint: Paintball is the ultimate outdoor adventure game - an explosive combination of strategy, teamwork, fun - and paint splats!
  • fx: Page 6 1 [ Miroku smashes through the roots with his staff. ] fx roots splat Miroku Ugh!
  • ink: To further distinguish the new scooter, an electronic sticker replaced the ink splat / checkered flag on the leg shields.

Browse dictionary entries near splat

  1. splashy
  2. splashdown
  3. splashboard
  4. splash guard
  5. splash
  6. splanchnology
  7. splanchno-
  8. splanchnic
  9. spiv
  10. Spitzer, Eliot
  1. splatter
  2. splay
  3. splayed
  4. splayfoot
  5. spleen
  6. spleenful
  7. spleenwort
  8. splen-
  9. splendent
  10. splendid