spreader

English

/ˈspɹɛdɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • An object or person who spreads.
  • A spacer or device for keeping two objects apart.
  • A device used to spread bulk material.
  • A knife or spatula used to distribute a substance such as butter or jelly.
  • (nautical) A horizontal athwartships spar attached to the mast of a sailboat in order to extend the shrouds away from the mast.
  • A machine for combining and drawing fibers of flax to form a sliver preparatory to spinning.
  • The moving platform of a container crane.
  • (computing) A member of a cracking group who distributes warez.

Etymology

Suffix from English spread.

Origin

English

spread

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