Sputtered

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of sputter form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

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spattersplutterassibilateassibilationbarragebeat

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"As I turned the handle of the crankshaft, the old tractor sputtered to life."

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