What is the meaning of splatter?

noun

• The noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively.
  • usage: "he heard a spatter of gunfire"
  • synonyms: spatter, spattering, splattering, sputter, splutter, sputtering
• A small quantity of something moist or liquid.
  • usage: "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey"
  • synonyms: dab, splash

verb

• Cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container.
  • usage: "spill the milk"; "splatter water"
  • synonyms: spill, slop
• Dash a liquid upon or against.
  • usage: "The mother splashed the baby's face with water"
  • synonyms: spatter, plash, splash, splosh, swash