spreader

UK
/ˈsprɛdə/
US
/ˈsprɛdɚ/

Translations

spreadernoun
spreaders
pl
UK
/ˈsprɛdə/
US
/ˈsprɛdɚ/
The farmer used a spreader to evenly distribute fertilizer across the field.
Le fermier a utilisé un épandeur pour répartir uniformément l'engrais dans le champ.
barre d'écartementTerme technique, notamment en levage et en gréement.
The crane operator attached a spreader to the cables to prevent the container from twisting during the lift.
L'opérateur de la grue a fixé une barre d'écartement aux câbles pour éviter que le conteneur ne tourne pendant le levage.
spatulePour un outil servant à étaler des substances comme la peinture ou le glaçage.
She used a spreader to apply a smooth layer of icing on the cake.
Elle a utilisé une spatule pour appliquer une couche lisse de glaçage sur le gâteau.
Additional translations
propagateurSens général pour une personne ou une chose qui diffuse ou propage quelque chose.
Synonyms
spreaderadjective
UK
/ˈsprɛdə/
US
/ˈsprɛdər/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something designed for or involved in spreading.
Additional translations
d'écartementEmployé attributivement dans le domaine technique.

Definitions

spreadernoun
A device or machine used for spreading or distributing something, such as seeds, fertilizer, or sand.
The farmer used a spreader to evenly distribute fertilizer across the field.
A tool or utensil used for spreading substances, such as butter or paint.
She used a spreader to apply a smooth layer of icing on the cake.
A person or thing that spreads something, such as information or disease.
The event was a spreader of joy and excitement among the community.
A bar, beam, or other structural component used to distribute or separate lifting slings or rigging so that load is applied evenly.
The crane operator attached a spreader to the cables to prevent the container from twisting during the lift.
spreaderadjective
Designed or used for spreading something; used attributively before a noun.
The rig required a spreader bar to evenly distribute the load.