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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Quitch Grass :: Quitch grass () A perennial grass (Agropyrum repens) having long running rootstalks, by which it spreads rapidly and pertinaciously, and so becomes a troublesome weed. Also called couch grass, quick grass, quick grass, twitch grass. See Illustration in Appendix..
Pound :: Pound (n.) A kind of net, having a large inclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward..
Contagious :: Contagious (a.) Spreading or communicable from one to another; exciting similar emotions or conduct in others.
Overgloom :: Overgloom (v. t.) To spread gloom over; to make gloomy; to overshadow.
Infectious :: Infectious (a.) Capable of being easily diffused or spread; sympathetic; readily communicated; as, infectious mirth..
Rotate :: Rotate (a.) Having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped; as, a rotate spicule or scale; a rotate corolla, i.e., a monopetalous corolla with a flattish border, and no tube or a very short one..
Suently :: Suent (a.) Uniformly or evenly distributed or spread; even; smooth. See Suant.
Bonnet :: Bonnet (n.) A covering for the head, worn by women, usually protecting more or less the back and sides of the head, but no part of the forehead. The shape of the bonnet varies greatly at different times; formerly the front part projected, and spread outward, like the mouth of a funnel..
Pounce :: Pounce (n.) A fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, -- formerly used to prevent ink from spreading on manuscript..
Bespread :: Bespread (imp. & p. p.) of Besprea.
Overspread :: Overspread (v. i.) To be spread or scattered over.
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..
Sow :: Sow (v. t.) To scatter, as seed, upon the earth; to plant by strewing; as, to sow wheat. Also used figuratively: To spread abroad; to propagate..
Marl :: Marl (n.) To overspread or manure with marl; as, to marl a field..
Diffusible :: Diffusible (a.) Capable of flowing or spreading in all directions; that may be diffused.
Sparpoil :: Sparpoil (v. t.) To scatter; to spread; to disperse.
Pervade :: Pervade (v. t.) To pass or spread through the whole extent of; to be diffused throughout.
Toil :: Toil (n.) A net or snare; any thread, web, or string spread for taking prey; -- usually in the plural..
Foliated :: Foliated (a.) Spread over with an amalgam of tin and quicksilver.
Tiller :: Tiller (v. i.) To put forth new shoots from the root, or round the bottom of the original stalk; as, wheat or rye tillers; some spread plants by tillering..
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