Scatter

Noun1.scatter - a haphazard distribution in all directions
dispersion, distribution - the spatial property of being scattered about over an area or volume
diffuseness - the spatial property of being spread out over a wide area or through a large volume
2.scatter - the act of scattering
spreading, spread - act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
Verb1.scatter - to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
disband - cause to break up or function; "the principal disbanded the political student organization"
divide, separate - make a division or separation
2.scatter - move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
aerosolise, aerosolize - become dispersed as an aerosol; "the bacteria quickly aerosolised"
break - scatter or part; "The clouds broke after the heavy downpour"
volley - be dispersed in a volley; "gun shots volleyed at the attackers"
part, split, separate - go one's own away; move apart; "The friends separated after the party"
3.scatter - distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
spray - scatter in a mass or jet of droplets; "spray water on someone"; "spray paint on the wall"
spray - be discharged in sprays of liquid; "Water sprayed all over the floor"
spatter, splatter, plash, swash, splash, splosh - dash a liquid upon or against; "The mother splashed the baby's face with water"
splash, sprinkle, splosh - cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force; "She splashed the water around her"
discharge - pour forth or release; "discharge liquids"
bespangle - dot or sprinkle with sparkling or glittering objects
aerosolize, aerosolise - disperse as an aerosol; "The bacteria suspension was aerosolized"
4.scatter - sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"
sough, sow, seed - place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth; "She sowed sunflower seeds"
5.scatter - cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"
change integrity - change in physical make-up
backscatter - scatter (radiation) by the atoms of the medium through which it passes
6.scatter - strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"
pass around, circulate, distribute, pass on - cause to be distributed; "This letter is circulating among the faculty"
manure, muck - spread manure, as for fertilization
birdlime, lime - spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
circumfuse - spread something around something
distribute - spread throughout a given area; "the function distributes the values evenly"

 

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