Sputtered example sentences

Related (6): Sparked, stuttered, hesitated, faltered, stumbled, stammered.

sput·ter

verb

sputtered (past tense) · sputtered (past participle)

- make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault:

- speak in a series of incoherent bursts as a result of indignation or some other strong emotion:

- emit with a spitting sound:

- proceed or develop in a spasmodic and feeble way:

- deposit (metal) on a surface by using fast ions to eject particles of it from a target.

- cover (a surface) with metal by sputter method.

Synonyms

hiss, hissing, buzz, buzzing, crackle, crackling, sputtering, crack, cracking, zizz, bombination, susurration, susurrus, sibilation, hesitate, delay, stall, waver, oscillate, fluctuate, vacillate, haver, tergiversate

"Sputtered" Example Sentences

1. The car sputtered along the deserted road.
2. He sputtered with rage when he heard the news.
3. The candle bravely sputtered in the gusty wind.
4. The old radiator sputtered and hissed.
5. Her voice sputtered with excitement as she recounted her adventures.
6. The engine sputtered to a stop.
7. The fireworks sputtered and fizzled out before they even took off.
8. The sizzling pan sputtered hot oil onto the stove.
9. The espresso machine sputtered out a weak shot of coffee.
10. The rain sputtered lightly against the windowpane.
11. The angry goose sputtered and honked at the trespasser.
12. The old boat sputtered as it made its way through the choppy waves.
13. The malfunctioning printer sputtered out blank pages.
14. The gas grill sputtered to life after several attempts.
15. The faulty light bulb sputtered on and off before burning out completely.
16. The clogged drain sputtered and gurgled before finally clearing.
17. The engine sputtered and smoked, indicating a major problem.
18. The angry cat sputtered and hissed at the approaching dog.
19. The old lawnmower sputtered and choked on the tall grass.
20. The popcorn kernel sputtered and popped inside the microwave.
21. The overheated engine sputtered to a stop on the side of the road.
22. The firework sputtered and shot out sparks in all directions.
23. The coal furnace sputtered and smoked before finally igniting.
24. The angry customer sputtered and complained about the poor service.
25. The faulty coffee maker sputtered out brown sludge instead of coffee.
26. The old furnace sputtered and groaned before finally shutting down.
27. The geyser sputtered and sprayed hot water into the air.
28. The candle sputtered and faded out, leaving the room in darkness.
29. The old engine sputtered along, barely making it up the hill.
30. The angry teenager sputtered and protested her punishment.

Common Phases

1. The metal coating on the surface was sputtered for a more even distribution;
2. The sputtered film gave the lens a better optical performance;
3. The solar panel was sputtered with a thin layer of silicon;
4. The substrate was sputtered to enhance adhesion;
5. The sputtered targets were analyzed for their composition.