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What is another word for spreaders?

Pronunciation: [spɹˈɛdəz] (IPA)

Spreaders are devices designed to evenly distribute a substance over a surface. Depending on the context, there are many synonyms for the word "spreaders." In gardening and agriculture, a broadcast seeder is a commonly used spreader that distributes seeds over a large area. In baking, a spatula or knife can be used as a spreader for frosting or icing. In construction, a trowel is commonly used as a spreader for cement or plaster. In the medical field, a tongue depressor or swab can be used as a spreader for medicines or treatments. Other synonyms for spreaders include applicators, distributors, dispensers, and sprayers.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Spreaders

The slats, spreaders and floor-pieces were utilized as parts of sledges.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Finally, he endorsed the censure of the prisoner's counsel upon the spreaders of the scandalous reports, which he asked the jury totally to disregard.
"Trial-of-Mary-Blandy"
Roughead, William
"But they are drawing the ropes in fast now," said Will, "and when they get the spreaders together it will be seven hundred yards."
"Menhardoc"
George Manville Fenn

Famous quotes with Spreaders

  • Never mind that the story had turned out to be lies and foolishness—there was always folks stupid enough to say, “Where there’s smoke there’s fire,” when the saying should have been, “Where there’s scandalous lies there’s always malicious believers and spreaders-around, regardless of evidence.
    Orson Scott Card

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