splash-comb. form
1. the stem of splash v.1, occurring in some combinations.
splash-and-dash adj.
Brit. 
/ˌsplaʃ(ə)nˈdaʃ/
, /ˌsplaʃ(ə)nˈdaʃ/U.S. /ˌsplæʃənˈdæʃ/
making much fuss and show./ˌsplæʃənˈdæʃ/ΘΚΠ
the mind > emotion > pride > ostentation > [adjective]
rankOE
peacockly?a1425
ruffling1531
garish1545
peacockish1551
peacock-like1576
ostentatious1590
fastuous?1591
flaring1593
flantitanting1596
ostentive1599
ostentative1601
showful1607
flourishable1614
flourishing1616
flaunting1624
ostentous1624
ostentatory1638
swasha1640
fanfaron1670
paradeful1748
ostensible1782
epideictic1790
fandangous1797
flashy1801
affiché1818
show-off1818
splashing1820
flaunty1825
splash-and-dash1830
pretentious1832
flash1836
splashy1836
pretenceful1841
swanky1842
peacocky1844
fantysheeny1847
splurgy1852
cheesy1858
pretensivea1868
duchessy1870
swagger1879
lavish1882
splurging1884
show-offy1890
razzmatazz1900
show-offish1903
whoop-de-do1904
Ritz1908
split-arse1917
swanking1918
ritzy1919
fantoosh1920
knock-me-down1922
showboating1936
showboat1939
hellzapoppin'1945
zazzy1961
glitzy1966
sploshy1966
zhuzhy1968
noncy1989
bling1999
1830 J. Galt Lawrie Todd I. ii. vii. 135 Very unlike the ordinary splash and dash ways of young men in a hurry to be rich.
splashback n.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃbak/
, /ˈsplaʃbak/U.S. /ˈsplæʃˌbæk/
a panel fastened to and protecting the wall behind a sink, cooker, etc., from splashes./ˈsplæʃˌbæk/ΘΚΠ
society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > furniture and fittings > [noun] > protective panel
splash-board1868
splasher1895
backsplash1920
splashback1926
1926–7 Army & Navy Stores Catal. 295/3 Bathroom accessories... White opal Splash Back with fitted 5-in. shelf.
1961 Which? Dec. 317/1 Oven, grill and hotplate controls were either on the front of the cooker or on the splash-back.
1971 Ideal Home Apr. 52/1 Plain blue tiles form a splashback panel round the back.
1982 Daily Tel. 3 Aug. 9/1 Cast iron washstand.., with tiled splashback and mirror, is rare and costly at £1,000.
splash cymbal n.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃ ˌsɪmbl/
, /ˈsplaʃ ˌsɪmbl/U.S. /ˈsplæʃ ˌsɪmb(ə)l/
a small, light cymbal./ˈsplæʃ ˌsɪmb(ə)l/ΘΚΠ
society > leisure > the arts > music > musical instrument > percussion instrument > [noun] > cymbal
cymbalc825
chimea1300
chime-bellc1300
basinsa1350
target1696
zill1754
cymbalon1824
finger cymbal1845
crash cymbal1927
choke-cymbal1934
sock cymbal1936
sizzle cymbal1944
top cymbal1948
ride1956
splash cymbal1961
1961 A. Berkman Singers' Gloss. Show Business Jargon 34 ‘Dance cymbals’ is a general classification which includes: ‘fast’.., ‘splash’.., ‘bounce’, ‘ride’ or ‘crash’ (specially tapered cymbals).
1964 B. Zildjian in Norton & Spacey Drums & Drumming Today 87 Splash Cymbals. (Also called ‘Choke’ Cymbals.) Small cymbals 7 to 11 inches in diameter. They are usually thin in weight and are used for fast cymbal crash work, and are very often choked off fast.
splash-dash adv.
Brit. /ˌsplaʃˈdaʃ/
, /ˌsplaʃˈdaʃ/U.S. /ˌsplæʃˈdæʃ/
in a headlong manner./ˌsplæʃˈdæʃ/ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > manner of action > rapidity or speed of action or operation > [adverb] > hastily or hurriedly > foolishly or recklessly
belly-flaughtc1375
headlinga1398
headlingsc1400
hastilyc1405
hastlyc1425
overheadc1440
headilya1500
headlongc1500
ahead1530
headlongsc1540
precipitately1615
precipitantly1642
precipitously1646
precipitiously1653
splash-dash1807
ram-stam1808
rum-strum1827
1807 Salmagundi 7 Mar. 93 On they push, splash-dash, mud or no mud.
splashguard n.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃɡɑːd/
, /ˈsplaʃɡɑːd/U.S. /ˈsplæʃˌɡɑrd/
a guard fitted to an object to prevent splashing./ˈsplæʃˌɡɑrd/ΘΚΠ
society > occupation and work > equipment > other specific types of equipment > [noun] > other tools and equipment
pollhache1324
poleaxe1356
muckrake1366
pestlea1382
botea1450
staff1459
press-board1558
reel1593
water crane1658
lathekin1659
tower1662
dressing hook1683
liner1683
hovel1686
flax-brake1688
nipper1688
horse1728
tap1797
feather-stick1824
bow1839
safety belt1840
economizer1841
throttle damper1849
cleat1854
leg brace1857
bark-peeler1862
pugging screw1862
nail driver1863
spool1864
turntable1865
ovate1872
tension bar1879
icebreaker1881
spreader1881
toucher1881
window pole1888
mushroom head1890
rat1894
slackline1896
auger1897
latch hook1900
thimble1901
horse1904
pipe jack1909
mulcher1910
hand plate1911
splashguard1917
cheese-cutter1927
airbrasive1945
impactor1945
fogger1946
society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > vehicles according to means of motion > vehicle moving on wheels > [noun] > parts of vehicle moving on wheels > mudguard
wing1783
mudguard1850
splashguard1917
mudwing1927
1917 Harrods Gen. Catal. 516/1 The ‘Reliance’ Splash Guard. Solid Red Rubber... When ordering please state outside diameter of tap.
1962 Which? Mar. 87/1 All the continuous feed models [of waste-disposers]..had a splashguard, a slotted rubber cover across the entrance to the grinding chamber which allows you to push waste through but prevents water and scraps from being flung out.
splash-net n.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃnɛt/
, /ˈsplaʃnɛt/U.S. /ˈsplæʃˌnɛt/
a small fishing-net; hence splash-netting n./ˈsplæʃˌnɛt/ΘΚΠ
the world > food and drink > hunting > fishing > fishing-tackle > net > [noun] > small net
harry-water1579
truble1600
harry-net1805
splash1855
splash-net1855
Agassiz trawl1882
field net1893
the world > food and drink > hunting > fishing > type or method of fishing > [noun] > fishing with net > using other nets
rugging1758
halving1792
scringing1825
trammelling1866
splash-netting1901
drift-netting1913
ring-netting1941
1855 ‘C. Idle’ Hints Shooting & Fishing 232 The Splash Net.
1893 Daily Tel. 14 Dec. 3/1 Preparations for splash-net fishing.
1901 Scotsman 4 Mar. 10/1 The splash-netting is carried on in shallow water.
splash-paper n.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃpeɪpə/
, /ˈsplaʃpeɪpə/U.S. /ˈsplæʃˌpeɪpər/
paper coloured in irregular patches./ˈsplæʃˌpeɪpər/ΘΚΠ
society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > material for making paper > paper > [noun] > other types of paper
India paper1721
whitey-brown1761
hot press1807
splash-paper1811
India proof1812
India paper proof1814
crinkled paper1820
pattern paper1849
powder paper1856
sheathing1859
chartaline1880
lining paper1880
Whatman1880
greaseproof paper1894
papyroxylin1894
shelf paper1895
corrugated paper1897
construction paper1902
Ingres paper1910
liner1921
cartolina1936
wood-free1966
1811 Whole Art of Bookbinding 50 It will..have a fine effect when colouring splash paper, marbling edges, etc.
splash party n.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃ ˌpɑːti/
, /ˈsplaʃ ˌpɑːti/U.S. /ˈsplæʃ ˌpɑrdi/
U.S. a party at which the guests engage in swimming and other water sports./ˈsplæʃ ˌpɑrdi/ΘΚΠ
society > leisure > social event > social gathering > party > [noun] > bathing party
pool party1913
splash party1930
1930 Amer. Speech 6 121 Splash.., swimming: Splash Party of Girls' Club Lively Affair.
1956 W. H. Whyte Organization Man xxii. 291 ‘Splash’ parties (all you can eat for a dollar).
splashplate n.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃpleɪt/
, /ˈsplaʃpleɪt/U.S. /ˈsplæʃˌpleɪt/
a metal splashback on a cooker./ˈsplæʃˌpleɪt/ΘΚΠ
the world > food and drink > food > food manufacture and preparation > equipment for food preparation > stove or cooker > [noun] > part of
hotplate1803
firebox1838
range cock1842
hearth1845
boiling ring1894
griller1895
grill1907
ring1911
cooktop1941
hob1962
back burner1963
splashplate1967
1967 Gloss. Terms Gas Industry (B.S.I.) 89 Splashplate, a panel above and behind a hotplate.
1970 Which? June 175/1 Many of the stoves had splash plates—usually of painted metal.
splash pool n.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃ puːl/
, /ˈsplaʃ puːl/U.S. /ˈsplæʃ ˌpul/
a shallow paddling pool for children./ˈsplæʃ ˌpul/ΘΚΠ
society > leisure > entertainment > pastimes > game > children's game > [noun] > paddling pool
paddling pool1919
wading pool1921
splash pool1971
1971 Sunday Express (Johannesburg) 28 Mar. 16/3 (advt.) Beautiful 3 bedroomed home with really lovely garden... Splash pool for children.
1976 Billings (Montana) Gaz. 16 June 5- d/4 (advt.) Keep kids cool all summer. 8′ × 18″ splash pool with vinyl liner.
splash-proof adj.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃpruːf/
, /ˈsplaʃpruːf/U.S. /ˈsplæʃˌpruf/
impermeable to splashes./ˈsplæʃˌpruf/ΘΚΠ
the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > [adjective] > stopping up or blocking > without leak or tight > specific
watertight1489
wind-tight1507
wind and water tighta1550
weatherproof1647
weather-tight1648
wind-fast1648
airtight1728
steam-tight1765
waterproofed1813
gas-tight1819
acid-proof1844
gas-proof1846
oil-tight1847
mudproof1897
pressure-tight1899
draught-proof1908
weather-stripped1908
spill-proof1920
vacuum-tight1927
splash-proof1929
vapour-proof1946
1929 Radio Times 8 Nov. 451/2 A 20 amp-hour accumulator... Vent is large, splash-proof and spray-tight and screws in.
1965 Wireless World July 36 (advt.) Dustproof and splashproof.
splash-work n.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃwəːk/
, /ˈsplaʃwəːk/U.S. /ˈsplæʃˌwərk/
spatter-work./ˈsplæʃˌwərk/ΘΚΠ
society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > ornamental art and craft > [noun] > types of work
bowge-work1597
seal-work1648
rosework1680
splash-work1797
swell-work1833
spatter-work1856
ferronnerie1888
onlay1890
1797 A. M. Bennett Beggar Girl II. x. 189 Miss could play a few marches,..make fillagree and splash work.
1891 Argus (Melbourne) 16 May 13/5 The picture seems to have been made in the way splashwork is done.
splash zone n.
Brit. /ˈsplaʃ zəʊn/
, /ˈsplaʃ zəʊn/U.S. /ˈsplæʃ ˌzoʊn/
that area adjacent to the sea, a waterfall, etc., that is continually splashed by water./ˈsplæʃ ˌzoʊn/ΘΚΠ
the world > the earth > land > land mass > shore or bank > [noun]
staithec893
cliffeOE
overeOE
wartha1000
strandc1000
brimc1275
brinka1300
rivagec1330
water bankc1384
cleevea1387
watersidea1387
clifta1398
rival?a1400
shorec1400
water breach1495
common shorea1568
verge1606
praia1682
riva1819
splash zone1933
1933 Jrnl. Marine Biol. Assoc. 18 453 During the winter, continued storms will keep the height of the splash zone at five feet or more.
1956 F. W. Adams in D. L. Linton Sheffield 330 [Scapania undulata.] Common in waterfalls, ‘splash zones’, reservoir-overflows, and just below the water line on stones in non-calcareous streams.
1976 Offshore Platforms & Pipelining 30/1 A central shaft..will permit divers to go 50 m below sea level when there is rough water in the splash zone.
2. Used (usually without following hyphen) with reference to a system of lubrication in which oil is distributed throughout an engine in the form of drops initially splashed from a reservoir by the working of certain moving parts. So splash lubrication.
ΘΚΠ
the world > matter > constitution of matter > oiliness or greasiness > [noun] > oiliness > lubricity or oiliness and slipperiness > lubrication > specific systems of lubrication
ring oiling1892
splash lubrication1906
1906 Evening Express (Liverpool) 9 Mar. 7/4 If the splash system of lubrication were more generally adopted by the makers there would be no trouble on this score.
1907 F. Strickland Man. Petrol Motors & Motor Cars xvi. 247 The difficulty in splash lubrication is to provide enough oil for the various parts, without having so much in the crank chamber that it works up into the cylinder and produces smoke.
1924 A. W. Judge Mod. Motor Cars I. iv. 119 A low speed engine, an over-cooled one, or a splash-lubricated one would require a low-viscosity or ‘thin’ grade [of oil].
1939 J. I. Clower Lubricants xiv. 358 Splash oiling is widely used on small, vertical and horizontal single-acting machines [sc. compressors].
1963 A. Bird & F. Hutton-Stott Veteran Motor Car Pocketbk. 123 The flywheel-fed splash lubrication.
1966 McGraw-Hill Encycl. Sci. & Technol. (rev. ed.) VII. 607/1 In splash lubrication, the oil entering the engine flows to troughs into which extensions of the connecting rods dip.
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