Word Finder - splashes

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The sound made by an object hitting a liquid.

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I heard a splash when the rock landed in the pond.

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A small amount of liquid.

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I felt a splash of rain, so I put up my hood.

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A small amount (of color).

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The painter put a splash of blue on the wall to make it more colorful

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A mark or stain made from a small amount of liquid.

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There was a visible splash on his pants after he went to the bathroom.

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An impact or impression.

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The new movie made quite a splash upon its release.

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A splash screen.

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A body press; a move where the wrestler jumps forward from a raised platform such as the top turnbuckle, landing stomach first across an opponent lying on the ground below.

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A cosmetic powder for the complexion.

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To hit or agitate liquid so that part of it separates from the principal liquid mass.

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sit and splash in the bathtub

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To disperse a fluid suddenly; to splatter.

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water splashed everywhere

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To hit or expel liquid at

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The children were splashing each other playfully in the sea.

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To create an impact or impression; to print, post or publicize prominently.

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The headline was splashed across newspapers everywhere.

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To spend (money)

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After pay day I can afford to splash some cash and buy myself a motorbike.

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To launch a ship.

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To stab (a person), causing them to bleed.

Fall painted the hills in splashes of orange, red and yellow.

Host Clive Pearse told the designers it would be up to them how literally they took the color theme - would they use the color throughout their design, or only incorporate splashes?

Dedicated cooks know how often splashes and splatters make their way on the kitchen walls.

These softly-scented, limited-edition perfume splashes are released seasonally in different collections.

Along with Rain, consider trying Marc Jacobs other splashes.

Part of a limited edition collection of warmly scented body splashes, Orange is a summer scent destined to be a longtime favorite.

Artistic design elements--Patterns, splashes and watercolor effects are some of the many artistic design elements available.

One very popular look this season are halter dresses that start off white, but then taper into pleasing sunny, yellow splashes of color.

Or, try a unisex theme such as an all black and white room with a few splashes of red.

Customarily, punk bridal gowns involve splashes of color not normally found on a more conventional blushing bride.

September flowers can add splashes of color to your wedding, whether you are looking for tasteful and understated or bold and surprising.

Some damage, such as sand and seawater, is potentially repairable, while paint splashes, rips and grease stains are not.

Tropical crib bedding is a great theme to add splashes of color to your baby's room.

Flowers are with splashes of pink and are born terminally on several-flowered racemes, cymes, or corymbose inflorescences.

Pick up the colors from within the countertop, pottery or china or display, window treatments or an adjoining room for color that splashes across the kitchen without competition.

Color blocks, diagonal stripes, and single splashes of color can help add flair to a swimsuit while simultaneously making it an attractive garment for any size woman.

The selection of bras should make any woman happy, especially those who love splashes of color.

The beauty of the black dress is that it can be easily accessorized with just a few pieces - think bold jewelry, bright splashes of color and eye-catching footwear.

Senior and group discounts are also available, and season passes are $100 for a full summer of splashes.

Whether the drop is steep or gentle, the curves, splashes, and dips are always heading down.

The Six Flags, MA location offers thrilling fun and summer splashes for New England residents and any thrill seekers visiting this historic part of the country.

The Zuni River circles much of the park and features lazy curves and gently currents to enjoy, while the nearby wave pool offers more exciting splashes for everyone.

Despite the splashes of color and other exotic décor, the main attractions at CoCo Key indoor water park are the water features.

Journey to Atlantis is a log flume style thrill ride that combines visual special effects with steep drops and big splashes.

One of the more recent franchises that's been making big splashes, in the arcades especially, is Metal Gear.

The first game was a 2D platformer that made huge splashes in the gaming world with its smooth animation, realistic physics and puzzles, and sword-based combat.

Street Fighter in the arcades made only small splashes with gamers.

Some were flops (Atari Jaguar), some were huge successes (Super Nintendo), some made small splashes (3D0), and others struggled and were ultimately defeated, leaving a small but dedicated fan base to keep the memory alive (Sega Dreamcast).

You may prefer a more subtle use of reds by allowing gold to be the dominant color for furniture and draperies and then adding splashes of red in pillows, wall art, throws, rugs and other select décor objects.

You may want to add a few splashes of fire colors such as gold or red with ochre.

Choose a neutral wall color and add splashes of stimulating colors via decorative accessories.

A bright lime green is the perfect backdrop on which splashes of black, fuchsia and orange colors dance.

Sunflair's looks come in the most amazing prints, elegant lines and splashes of color.

Wear it as a solid or a print that incorporates the warmth of brown with splashes of color or foil.

Smart dressers know they need a mix of colors, including neutrals that work with almost anything, as well as splashes of color that really create a unique outfit.

Every word was a feast for my eyes, even through the watery splashes of tears.

Much like the Chanel 2.55 model, it evolves seasonally into new splashes of flagrant Fendiness.

Just to keep things interesting though, you'll also find splashes of raspberry and white.

A red leather tote or a moss green satchel is the perfect way to play with splashes of color.

The key to wearing red is to wear it only in small splashes and shoes are an ideal place to start.

One legendary piece is Sailor Jerry's portrayal of a ship at sea with the word "Homeward" beneath it accompanied by splashes of vibrant red in the background as though devotion and fury fueled the ship's progress.

Watches marked as 3ATM-5ATM will withstand rain or splashes but should not be fully submerged.

There were two splashes of blood, one at the tree line and another nearer the castle.

The automatic sight has, however, distinct limitations; it depends for its accuracy on height of site, and at long ranges even from a high site it cannot compare for accuracy with independent range-finding and careful laying or accurately applied quadrant elevation; it is also useless when the water line of the target is obscured, as may often be the case from the splashes caused by bursting shell.

Occasional splashes of color come from tormentil, heath milkwort, devil's matchsticks or silver-studded blue butterfly.

But the great stretch of highly irrigated and valuable fruit-growing land, which appears to spread from the walls of Herat east and west as far as the eye can reach, and to sweep to the foot of the hills north and south with an endless array of vineyards and melon-beds, orchards and villages, varied with a brilliant patchwork of poppy growth brightening the width of green wheat-fields with splashes of scarlet and purple - all this is really comprised within a narrow area which does not extend beyond a ten-miles' radius from the city.

Liberty mutual does just identify yourself scandal that splashes.

Astonishing Splashes of Color Kitty Wellington, the depressed and unhinged narrator of Clare Morrall 's novel, has a strong and compelling voice.

The emphasis is on natural materials like rattan and wicker, dark wood, billowing white sheets and splashes of animal prints.

Recycled glass can also be used as back splashes in the shower or by the sink.