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splasher

American  
[splash-er] / ˈsplæʃ ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that splashes.

  2. something that protects from splashes.


splasher British  
/ ˈsplæʃə /

noun

  1. anything used for protection against splashes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of splasher

First recorded in 1840–50; splash + -er 1

Example Sentences

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I went in, as you say, and I put up an old splasher, because of the way he throws ink about.

From The Case of Jennie Brice by M. Leone Bracker

He spent most of the day writing, using the wash-stand as a desk, and it kept me busy with oxalic acid taking ink-spots out of the splasher and the towels.

From The Case of Jennie Brice by M. Leone Bracker

I showed Mr. Holcombe the splasher, dotted with ink as usual.

From The Case of Jennie Brice by M. Leone Bracker

"I don't mind telling you that it is a part of the new policy," returned the social splasher, still smiling.

From The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush by Francis Lynde

Freddie ducked under as every wave came, but Flossie was not always quick enough, and it was very hard for her to keep hold of the ropes when a big splasher dashed against her.

From The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore by Laura Lee Hope

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