spattering

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Spattering lead creates the practical difference between Canadian "dominion status" and Irish, for there is no legal difference.

From Time Magazine Archive

Spattering the valley floor were tall canvas pavilions, tents, booths, shelters.

From Sjambak by Vance, Jack

Spattering and plunging, but cooling fast, the gray team galloped along the shallow bed of the Cocahutchie.

From Crowded Out o' Crofield or, The Boy who made his Way by Stoddard, William Osborn

Spattering is caused by water contained in the articles being turned to steam and throwing out the fat; hence, one reason for making them very dry and of lowering them gradually into the fat.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

Still, wearily, I swing my shovel, Spattering the black coal over the palates Of the snoring mouths which rapidly swallow.

From Goblins and Pagodas by Fletcher, John Gould