CEFR B1

spreader

noun

Meaning

A tool or machine designed to scatter or distribute something, such as seeds, fertilizer, or butter, over an area.

Examples

He bought a new spreader for his lawn care business.
The butter spreader was a simple kitchen utensil.

Synonyms: distributor, broadcaster, applicator, scatterer

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spreader (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsprɛdər/

Definition

A tool or machine designed to scatter or distribute something, such as seeds, fertilizer, or butter, over an area.

Examples

He bought a new spreader for his lawn care business.
The butter spreader was a simple kitchen utensil.
A salt spreader is useful for de-icing sidewalks in winter.

How to Use spreader

spreader of something (prepositional phrase): Used to describe someone or something that disseminates an idea, disease, or information. — "The news quickly became a spreader of panic."

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