spatter vs squeal

spatter

noun
  • A burst or series of sounds resembling the sound of droplets hitting a surface. 

  • A spray or shower of droplets hitting a surface. 

  • A spot or spots of a substance spattered on a surface. 

  • A collection of objects scattered like droplets splashed onto a surface. 

  • The sound of droplets hitting a surface. 

verb
  • To cover, or lie upon (something) by having been scattered, as if by splashing. 

  • To send out or disperse (something) as if in droplets. 

  • To send out small droplets; to splash in small droplets (on or against something). 

  • To splash (someone or something) with small droplets. 

  • To distribute (a liquid) by sprinkling; to sprinkle around. 

squeal

noun
  • A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads. 

  • The cry of a pig. 

verb
  • To make a squealing noise. 

  • To scream with a shrill, prolonged sound. 

  • To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone. 

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