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backspatter en · NOUN

Etymology

From back- + spatter.

Meanings

1. (qualifier:forensic science, uncountable) Blood that is directed backward toward the source of an impact.
2. (broadly, uncountable) Any spatter that splashes or sprays back in such a manner, such as in the course of manure management in farming.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
backsplatter		alternative	lexicographic

backspatter en · VERB

Etymology

From back- + spatter.

Meanings

1. (intransitive, qualifier:forensic science) Of a liquid or semisolid, to splash back messily toward the source upon being poured or thrown.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
backspattered	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
backspattered	Tense=Past		lexicographic
backspatters	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
backspattering	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
backsplatter		alternative	lexicographic