scatter
noun
- 1
the act of scattering
- 2
a haphazard distribution in all directions
verb
- 1
cause to separate
break up kidney stones
disperse particles
- 2
distribute loosely
He scattered gun powder under the wagon
- 3
sow by scattering
scatter seeds
- 4
move away from each other
The crowds dispersed
The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
- 5
to cause to separate and go in different directions
She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
- 6
strew or distribute over an area
He spread fertilizer over the lawn
scatter cards across the table
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