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spreader

/ˈspredər/ noun · British & US
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What does spreader mean?

noun

A device used to spread something, such as a fertilizer or a weed killer, or a person who spreads something, such as a rumor or a disease. A spreader can also refer to a tool used to spread materials, such as a paint spreader or a lawn spreader.

Example

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

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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