spreader

• Sustantivo que designa una herramienta o dispositivo utilizado para distribuir o esparcir una sustancia, como un utensilio manual para untar o una máquina para esparcir semillas, fertilizantes o arena.

A noun referring to a tool or device used to distribute or scatter a substance, such as a hand tool for spreading or a mechanical device for scattering seed, fertilizer, or sand.

1. Hand tool for spreadingB1formal

   A hand tool used to spread a substance, such as glue, butter, or plaster, over a surface.

   Herramienta manual para esparcir

   • He used a spreader to apply the glue evenly on the wood.
   • The baker used a spreader to put icing on the cake.
   • A spreader is essential for applying joint compound to drywall.

2. Mechanical device for scatteringB1formal

   A mechanical device designed to scatter materials like seed, fertilizer, or sand over a wide area.

   Esparcidor (mecánico)

   • The farmer used a fertilizer spreader to cover the field.
   • A salt spreader is used on icy roads in winter.
   • The seed spreader distributed the grass seed evenly across the lawn.

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