overstrew

/ɒvərˈstruː/

Definitions

1. verb

to spread or scatter something over a place or surface

“The wind overstrew leaves across the lawn.”

2. verb

to lay or throw something over a place or surface

“The snow overstrew the mountain roads.”

3. noun

the act of spreading or scattering something over a place or surface

“The understrew of leaves made the walkway slippery.”

Synonyms

  • lay
  • scatter
  • spread

Antonyms

  • concentrate
  • gather