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1splat

noun \ˈsplat\

Definition of SPLAT

:  a single flat thin often ornamental member of a back of a chair
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Origin of SPLAT

obsolete splat to spread flat
First Known Use: 1833

Rhymes with SPLAT

bat, batt, blat, brat, cat, Cat, chat, chert, drat, fat, flat, frat, gat, gnat, hat, mat, Matt, matte, pat, phat, plait, plat, Pratt, rat, sat, scat, scatt, skat, slat, spat, sprat, stat, tat, that, vat

2splat

noun

Definition of SPLAT

:  a splattering or slapping sound

Origin of SPLAT

imitative
First Known Use: 1897

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. splat
  2. vase splat
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