Main entry: scatter, scattering, strewing
Definition: the act of scattering
Definition: a haphazard distribution in all directions
Main entry: disperse, break up, scatter
Definition: cause to separate
Usage: break up kidney stones; disperse particles
Main entry: dot, dust, disperse, sprinkle, scatter
Definition: distribute loosely
Usage: He scattered gun powder under the wagon
Main entry: scatter
Definition: sow by scattering
Usage: scatter seeds
Main entry: disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out
Definition: move away from each other
Usage: The crowds dispersed; The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached;
Main entry: scatter, dispel, disperse, dissipate, break up
Definition: to cause to separate and go in different directions
Usage: She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
Main entry: spread, spread out, scatter
Definition: strew or distribute over an area
Usage: He spread fertilizer over the lawn; scatter cards across the table