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overspattering

overspattering is the present participle and gerund of overspatter.

Meaning of overspatter

Verb

overspatter (third-person singular simple present overspatters, present participle overspattering, simple past and past participle overspattered)

  1. (transitive) To spatter excessively.
    • Avoid overspattering by moving your hand across the surface while flicking the brush. Thin the paint with mineral spirits for a medium consistency so that it will not drip or lump.2004, Creative Gifts: Quick & Easy Projects, page 44

Questions about overspattering

What is overspattering the present participle and gerund of?
Overspattering is the present participle and gerund of overspatter.

Words near overspattering in the dictionary

  1. oversparing
  2. oversparingly
  3. oversparred
  4. overspatter
  5. overspattered
  6. overspattering
  7. overspatters
  8. overspeak
  9. overspeaking
  10. overspeaks
  11. overspecialisation

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