1. scattering - noun
· a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly; "the first scatterings of green"; "a sprinkling of grey at his temples"
Synonym(s): sprinkling
Hypernym(s): small_indefinite_quantity, small_indefinite_amount
2. scattering - noun
· the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
Hypernym(s): natural_process, natural_action, action, activity
3. scattering - noun
· a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Synonym(s): sprinkle, sprinkling
Hypernym(s): shower, rain_shower
4. scattering - noun
· spreading widely or driving off
Synonym(s): dispersion
Hypernym(s): spread, spreading
5. scattering - noun
· the act of scattering
Hypernym(s): spread, spreading
6. scatter - verb
· to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
Synonym(s): disperse, dissipate, dispel, break_up
7. scatter - verb
· move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"
Synonym(s): disperse, dissipate, spread_out
Hypernym(s): separate, part, split
8. scatter - verb
· distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
Synonym(s): sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse
Hypernym(s): discharge
9. scatter - verb
· sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"
10. scatter - verb
· cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"
Synonym(s): break_up, disperse
Hypernym(s): change_integrity
11. scatter - verb
· strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"
Synonym(s): spread, spread_out
Hypernym(s): circulate, pass_around, pass_on, distribute
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