Spreader: meaning, definitions and examples

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spreader

 

[ ˈsprɛdər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baking

A tool used to evenly distribute butter, jam, or other spreads onto bread, cookies, or pastries.

Synonyms

butter spreader, knife, spatula

Examples of usage

  • The baker used a spreader to evenly coat the bread with butter.
  • She used a spreader to add strawberry jam to the cookies.
  • I need a spreader to evenly distribute the frosting on the cupcakes.
Context #2 | Noun

construction

A device used to spread or distribute material such as concrete, gravel, or fertilizer.

Synonyms

applicator, dispenser, distributor

Examples of usage

  • The construction worker used a spreader to evenly distribute the concrete on the floor.
  • The spreader helped to evenly spread the gravel on the driveway.
  • They used a spreader to distribute fertilizer on the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "spreader" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disseminador

🇮🇳 प्रसारक

🇩🇪 Verteiler

🇮🇩 penyebar

🇺🇦 розповсюджувач

🇵🇱 rozpylacz

🇯🇵 散布者 (sanpusha)

🇫🇷 diffuseur

🇪🇸 difusor

🇹🇷 dağıtıcı

🇰🇷 확산기 (hwaksangi)

🇸🇦 ناشر (nashir)

🇨🇿 rozprašovač

🇸🇰 rozprašovač

🇨🇳 传播者 (chuánbò zhě)

🇸🇮 razpršilnik

🇮🇸 dreifari

🇰🇿 тараушы

🇬🇪 გამავრცელებელი (gamavrtselebleli)

🇦🇿 yayılma cihazı

🇲🇽 difusor

Etymology

The word 'spreader' originated from the verb 'spread' which comes from the Old English word 'sprædan', meaning 'to extend, expand, or distribute'. Over time, 'spreader' evolved to refer to various tools and devices used for distributing or spreading different materials.

See also: spread, spreadable, spreading, spreadsheet.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,826, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.