spreader
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spread·er

noun \ˈspre-dər\

Definition of SPREADER

: one that spreads: as
a : an implement for scattering material
b : a small knife used especially for spreading butter
c : a device (as a bar) holding two linear elements (as lines, guys, rails) apart and usually taut

Examples of SPREADER

  1. Mosquito are spreaders of disease.

First Known Use of SPREADER

15th century

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