What does splashback mean?
Splashback means (uncountable, countable) Splashes of liquid, especially noxious liquid, rebounding from a surface..
Splashback
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(uncountable, countable) Splashes of liquid, especially noxious liquid, rebounding from a surface..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable, countable) Splashes of liquid, especially noxious liquid, rebounding from a surface.
- (countable) A shield of an easily-cleaned material, such as those placed behind an oven top or kitchen sink and at industrial facilities, construction sites, etc, in order to catch splashes of liquid.
Example Sentences
The oven comes complete with a stainless steel splashback.
In 1959, for a girl there were toy cookers in clinical white stove enamel, with a time clock set in the splash-back, and with two hot plates which really worked by using special fuel tablets which burnt from ten to 15 minutes.
Synonyms for splashback
Antonyms for splashback
Related Words
Word Forms
- splashbacks
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for splashback?
Common synonyms include backsplash.
What is the opposite of splashback?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use splashback in a sentence?
The oven comes complete with a stainless steel splashback.
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