Definition of spread

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Spread (v. t.) To extend in length and breadth, or in breadth only; to stretch or expand to a broad or broader surface or extent; to open; to unfurl; as, to spread a carpet; to spread a tent or a sail..

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Uncase :: Uncase (v. t.) To display, or spread to view, as a flag, or the colors of a military body..
Diffusibility :: Diffusibility (n.) The quality of being diffusible; capability of being poured or spread out.
Span :: Span (v. t.) The spread or extent of an arch between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between its supports..
Cover :: Cover (v. i.) To spread a table for a meal; to prepare a banquet.
Shingles :: Shingles (n.) A kind of herpes (Herpes zoster) which spreads half way around the body like a girdle, and is usually attended with violent neuralgic pain..
Diverging :: Diverging (a.) Tending in different directions from a common center; spreading apart; divergent.
Spreading :: Spread (imp. & p. p.) of Sprea.
Mare''s-tail :: Mare's-tail (n.) A long streaky cloud, spreading out like a horse's tail, and believed to indicate rain; a cirrus cloud. See Cloud..
Panspermy :: Panspermy (n.) The doctrine of the widespread distribution of germs, from which under favorable circumstances bacteria, vibrios, etc., may develop..
Essorant :: Essorant (a.) Standing, but with the wings spread, as if about to fly; -- said of a bird borne as a charge on an escutcheon..
Apron :: Apron (n.) A piece of leather, or other material, to be spread before a person riding on an outside seat of a vehicle, to defend him from the rain, snow, or dust; a boot..
Cloud :: Cloud (v. t.) To overspread or hide with a cloud or clouds; as, the sky is clouded..
Permeate :: Permeate (v. t.) To enter and spread through; to pervade.
Foliate :: Foliate (v. t.) To spread over with a thin coat of tin and quicksilver; as, to foliate a looking-glass..
Suffusion :: Suffusion (n.) The act or process of suffusing, or state of being suffused; an overspreading..
Propagate :: Propagate (v. t.) To spread from person to person; to extend the knowledge of; to originate and spread; to carry from place to place; to disseminate; as, to propagate a story or report; to propagate the Christian religion..
Stonecutter :: Stonecrop (n.) Any low succulent plant of the genus Sedum, esp. Sedum acre, which is common on bare rocks in Europe, and is spreading in parts of America. See Orpine..
Divaricate :: Divaricate (a.) Diverging; spreading asunder; widely diverging.
Marl :: Marl (n.) To overspread or manure with marl; as, to marl a field..
Erecto-patent :: Erecto-patent (a.) Standing partially spread and erect; -- said of the wings of certain insects.
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