spreader

noun spread·er \ˈspre-dər\

: a person or thing that spreads something

Full Definition of SPREADER

: one that spreads: as

a : an implement for scattering material

b : a small knife used especially for spreading butter

c : a device (as a bar) holding two linear elements (as lines, guys, rails) apart and usually taut

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15th century

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