: a small knife used especially for spreading butter
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: a device (such as a bar) holding two linear elements (such as lines, guys, rails) apart and usually taut
Examples of spreader in a Sentence
Mosquito are spreaders of disease.
Recent Examples on the WebThe common wisdom is that rat fleas were the big spreaders.—Ari Daniel, NPR, 3 June 2024 Advertisement The main spreader of the West Nile virus in California is the culex mosquito, which becomes infected with the virus by feeding on the blood of infected birds.—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024 Sun Exposure: Full, partial Soil Type: Moist, well-draining Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
This beautiful perennial, which attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, can be an aggressive spreader if not controlled.—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024 The hardwood spreader bar and sturdy polyester ropes provide a timeless look.—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spreader
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