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.