spreader
Spreader (noun) means a tool used to apply or distribute a substance evenly, such as butter or fertilizer. Example: “He used a spreader to scatter grass seed across the lawn.”
How to use spreader
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (a tool) or someone that spreads a substance or, more broadly, causes something to become widespread.
Word forms
spreaders plural
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He used a _____ to scatter grass seed across the lawn.
Etymology
From spread plus the agent suffix "-er".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for spreader
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What does “spreader” mean?
The word “spreader” means a tool used to apply or distribute a substance evenly, such as butter or fertilizer. In plain terms, something (a tool) or someone that spreads a substance or, more broadly, causes something to become widespread.
How do you pronounce “spreader”?
“Spreader” is pronounced SPREHD (/ˈspɹɛdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “spreader” in a sentence?
Here is “spreader” used in a sentence: “He used a spreader to scatter grass seed across the lawn.”
What part of speech is “spreader”?
“Spreader” is a noun.
How many meanings does “spreader” have?
“Spreader” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tool used to apply or distribute a substance evenly, such as butter or fertilizer.