Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spauld
verb
spɔːld
Definition
To spill or splatter liquid, usually when it is hot or in a state that easily breaks apart, often creating a mess.
Examples
- Be careful not to spauld the sauce when you stir it too vigorously.
- He spauld the paint all over the floor while trying to touch up the walls.
- During the storm, the heavy rain spauld the windows, making everything outside hard to see.
Meaning
The act of causing a liquid to scatter or splash, which often results in a widespread distribution of the liquid beyond the intended area.
Synonyms
- spill
- splash
- splatter
