spreader

• Substantivo que designa um instrumento ou dispositivo usado para distribuir ou espalhar uma substância, como uma ferramenta manual para passar ou espalhar um produto, ou um equipamento mecânico para espalhar sementes, adubo ou areia.

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.

   Espátula

   • 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.

   Distribuidor

   • 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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