| 释义 |
spur·tle
I. \ˈspərd.əl\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
1. chiefly Scotland : an implement similar to a spatula used to turn food (as griddle cakes)
2. chiefly Scotland : a wooden stick for stirring porridge
3. chiefly Scotland : sword
II. \ˈspər]d.əl, ˈspə̄], ]ˈspəi], ]təl\ verb
(spurtled ; spurtled ; spurtling \]d.əliŋ, ]t(ə)liŋ\ ; spurtles)
Etymology: freq. of spurt (III)
transitive verb
: to cover with spatterings : sprinkle
intransitive verb
: to break forth suddenly in a stream or spatter
< the white spurtling surf — Russell Thacher > |