spreader

/ˈspred.ər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or tool used to spread something, especially a substance or a material, over a surface or through an area.

“The gardener used a fertilizer spreader to evenly distribute the nutrients across the lawn.”

2. verb

To disperse or scatter something, often widely, over a surface or through an area.

“The seeds will spreader across the field after they’ve been planted.”

3. noun

A person or thing that spreads something, especially a message, idea, or influence.

“The influencer became a social media spreader for the new fashion trend.”

Synonyms

  • dispenser
  • scattered
  • sower

Antonyms

  • concentrator
  • gatherer