Spreader
noun
An object used to spread something out.
She used a spreader to spread the butter evenly on the bread.
Often appears as...
- butter spreader
- seed spreader
noun
A tool or machine designed to spread or scatter something over a wide area.
The farmer used a fertilizer spreader to scatter manure across his field.
Often appears as...
- fertilizer spreader
- salt spreader
noun
A person or thing that spreads disease.
The asymptomatic carrier was a silent spreader of the virus.
Often appears as...
- virus spreader
- disease spreader
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
noun
A piece of material stretched between the sides of a boat or ship to give it shape and prevent it from twisting or collapsing.
The spreader provides stability to the sail.
Often appears as...
- spreader bar
- sail spreader
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An object used to spread something out.
She used a spreader to spread the butter evenly on the bread.
Often appears as...
- butter spreader
- seed spreader
noun
A tool or machine designed to spread or scatter something over a wide area.
The farmer used a fertilizer spreader to scatter manure across his field.
Often appears as...
- fertilizer spreader
- salt spreader
noun
A person or thing that spreads disease.
The asymptomatic carrier was a silent spreader of the virus.
Often appears as...
- virus spreader
- disease spreader
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
noun
A piece of material stretched between the sides of a boat or ship to give it shape and prevent it from twisting or collapsing.
The spreader provides stability to the sail.
Often appears as...
- spreader bar
- sail spreader
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Kitchen Tool
Refers to a utensil used to spread condiments evenly on food.
Grab the spreader to apply cream cheese.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Butter
Although common with butter, spreaders can be used with other spreads.
I need a spreader for this garlic paste.
Pro Tip 1/2Kitchen Tool
Refers to a utensil used to spread condiments evenly on food.
Grab the spreader to apply cream cheese.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Butter
Although common with butter, spreaders can be used with other spreads.
I need a spreader for this garlic paste.
Pro Tip 1/2Kitchen Tool
Refers to a utensil used to spread condiments evenly on food.
Grab the spreader to apply cream cheese.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Butter
Although common with butter, spreaders can be used with other spreads.
I need a spreader for this garlic paste.
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know the biology and kind of what makes them tick we know the numbers of coyotes that we have to remove in order to get rid of them for instance we know that we're not going to be able to get there what wildlife managers have to do is walk that tightrope between the two the spreader paradox is this issue where we
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Researching How to Live...
know the biology and kind of what makes them tick we know the numbers of coyotes that we have to remove in order to get rid of them for instance we know that we're not going to be able to get there what wildlife managers have to do is walk that tightrope between the two the spreader paradox is this issue where we
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