Definition of spread

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Spread (v. t.) To prepare; to set and furnish with provisions; as, to spread a table..

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Abroad :: Abroad (adv.) At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space; as, a tree spreads its branches abroad..
Effuse :: Effuse (a.) Spreading loosely, especially on one side; as, an effuse inflorescence..
Fan :: Fan (n.) Something in the form of a fan when spread, as a peacock's tail, a window, etc..
Fuller :: Fuller (a.) A die; a half-round set hammer, used for forming grooves and spreading iron; -- called also a creaser..
Propagation :: Propagation (n.) The spreading abroad, or extension, of anything; diffusion; dissemination; as, the propagation of sound; the propagation of the gospel..
Panspermy :: Panspermy (n.) The doctrine of the widespread distribution of germs, from which under favorable circumstances bacteria, vibrios, etc., may develop..
Separator :: Separator (n.) An instrument used for spreading apart the threads of the warp in the loom, etc..
Semination :: Semination (n.) The act of sowing or spreading.
Diverge :: Diverge (v. i.) To extend from a common point in different directions; to tend from one point and recede from each other; to tend to spread apart; to turn aside or deviate (as from a given direction); -- opposed to converge; as, rays of light diverge as they proceed from the sun..
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..
Set :: Set (v. t.) To extend and bring into position; to spread; as, to set the sails of a ship..
Erysipelas :: Erysipelas (n.) St. Anthony's fire; a febrile disease accompanied with a diffused inflammation of the skin, which, starting usually from a single point, spreads gradually over its surface. It is usually regarded as contagious, and often occurs epidemically..
Expanding :: Expanding (a.) That expands, or may be expanded; extending; spreading; enlarging..
Pandiculated :: Pandiculated (a.) Extended; spread out; stretched.
Foliate :: Foliate (v. t.) To spread over with a thin coat of tin and quicksilver; as, to foliate a looking-glass..
Pound :: Pound (n.) A kind of net, having a large inclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward..
Expand :: Expand (v. t.) To lay open by extending; to open wide; to spread out; to diffuse; as, a flower expands its leaves..
Expanse :: Expanse (n.) That which is expanded or spread out; a wide extent of space or body; especially, the arch of the sky..
Overrun :: Overrun (v. t.) To run over; to grow or spread over in excess; to invade and occupy; to take possession of; as, the vine overran its trellis; the farm is overrun with witch grass..
Overgloom :: Overgloom (v. t.) To spread gloom over; to make gloomy; to overshadow.
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