About The Word Smattering

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Smattering to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Smattering definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Smattering

Smattering Meaning & Definition
Smattering Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Smattering?

[n] a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
[n] a small number or amount; "only a handful of responses were received"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Smattering: handful

Related Terms | Find terms related to Smattering:

See Also | apprehension | discernment | savvy | small indefinite amount | small indefinite quantity | understanding

Smattering In Webster's Dictionary

\Smat"ter*ing\, n. A slight, superficial knowledge of something; sciolism. I had a great desire, not able to attain to a superficial skill in any, to have some smattering in all. --Burton.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Individuality ‐ the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting…
  • Missing ‐ not able to be found; "missing in action"; "a missing person"…
  • Broca ‐ French anthropologist who studied the craniums and brains of…
  • Sticky bun ‐ rolled dough spread with sugar and nuts then sliced and baked…
  • Citharichthys cornutus ‐ whiff found in waters from the Bahamas and northern Gulf of Mexico…
  • Marge ‐ a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute…
  • Medlar tree ‐ small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble…
  • Mink coat ‐ fur coat made from the soft lustrous…
  • Dress ‐ clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion…
  • Permitted ‐ possible to allow; "a degree of freedom allowable…