splashing

splash  (splsh)

v. splashed, splash·ing, splash·es

v.tr.

1. To propel or scatter (a fluid) about in flying masses.

2. To scatter fluid onto in flying masses; wet, stain, or soil with flying fluid.

3. To cause (something) to scatter fluid in flying masses: splashed their hands in the water.

4. To make (one's way) with or by scattering of fluid.

5. To apply patches or spots of a contrasting, usually bright, color to: a floral pattern that was splashed with pink; moonlight splashing the deserted courtyard.

6. To display or publicize very noticeably: Their engagement was splashed all over the tabloids.

v.intr.

1.

a. To cause a fluid to scatter in flying masses: splashed about in the swimming pool.

b. To fall into or move through fluid with this effect: We splashed through the waves.

2.

a. To move, spill, or fly about in scattered masses: Whipped cream splashed onto the counter.

b. To produce a sound or sight associated with this effect.

n.

1. The act or sound of splashing: went for a splash in the lake; heard the splash of the fish being thrown back.

2.

a. A flying mass of fluid.

b. A small amount, especially of a fluid: a splash of liqueur on the cake.

3. A marking produced by or as if by scattered fluid: a splash of light.

4. A great though often short-lived impression; a stir: a publicity splash.

Phrasal Verb:

splash down

To land in water. Used of a spacecraft or missile.

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[Probably alteration of plash.]

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splasher n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	splashing - the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface spatter, spattering, splattering, splash painting - the act of applying paint to a surface; "you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush"
	2.	splashing - the act of scattering water about haphazardly splash wetting - the act of making something wet