Definition of spread

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Spread (v. i.) To extend in length and breadth in all directions, or in breadth only; to be extended or stretched; to expand..

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Separator :: Separator (n.) An instrument used for spreading apart the threads of the warp in the loom, etc..
Buzz :: Buzz (n.) A whisper; a report spread secretly or cautiously.
Scud :: Scud (v. i.) To be driven swiftly, or to run, before a gale, with little or no sail spread..
Open :: Open (v. t.) To spread; to expand; as, to open the hand..
Squarrose :: Squarrose (a.) Consisting of scales widely divaricating; having scales, small leaves, or other bodies, spreading widely from the axis on which they are crowded; -- said of a calyx or stem..
Buzz :: Buzz (v. t.) To whisper; to communicate, as tales, in an under tone; to spread, as report, by whispers, or secretly..
Stretch :: Stretch (v. i.) To be extended; to be drawn out in length or in breadth, or both; to spread; to reach; as, the iron road stretches across the continent; the lake stretches over fifty square miles..
Stoolball :: Stool (n.) Material, such as oyster shells, spread on the sea bottom for oyster spat to adhere to..
Dispreader :: Dispreader (n.) One who spreads abroad.
Privilege :: Privilege (n.) See Call, Put, Spread, etc..
Spread :: Spread (v. t.) To propagate; to cause to affect great numbers; as, to spread a disease..
Spread :: Spread (v. i.) To be propagated from one to another; as, the disease spread into all parts of the city..
Unfurl :: Unfurl (v. t. & i.) To loose from a furled state; to unfold; to expand; to open or spread; as, to unfurl sails; to unfurl a flag..
Infoliate :: Infoliate (v. t.) To cover or overspread with, or as with, leaves..
Herpes :: Herpes (n.) An eruption of the skin, taking various names, according to its form, or the part affected; especially, an eruption of vesicles in small distinct clusters, accompanied with itching or tingling, including shingles, ringworm, and the like; -- so called from its tendency to creep or spread from one part of the skin to another..
Abroad :: Abroad (adv.) At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space; as, a tree spreads its branches abroad..
Divaricate :: Divaricate (a.) Diverging; spreading asunder; widely diverging.
Aplustre :: Aplustre (n.) An ornamental appendage of wood at the ship's stern, usually spreading like a fan and curved like a bird's feather..
Couch :: Couch (v. t.) A mass of steeped barley spread upon a floor to germinate, in malting; or the floor occupied by the barley; as, couch of malt..
Dishevel :: Dishevel (v. t.) To suffer (the hair) to hang loosely or disorderly; to spread or throw (the hair) in disorder; -- used chiefly in the passive participle.
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