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Another word for sputter

Verb

  1. To make a series of short, sharp noises

    2. See also:

    sounds

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Another word for sputter

Verb
    2. See also:

    stammer

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Sentence Examples

  • Until you generate a positive cash flow, your startup will need to raise adequate funding or it will sputter and eventually die.

  • Be aware that not all steam mops are created equal and some have a tendency to sputter and release a lot of water.

  • We might sputter under the water now and then, but if we stick together we can help each other through the rapids.

  • Plasma Quest are a British SME which manufacture a novel sputter deposition tool for magnetic materials.

  • magnetron sputter depositions offer most potential.

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