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spreader

spreader [ spréddər ] (plural spreaders)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. device for distributing seed or fertilizer: a machine used by farmers and gardeners to spread manure, fertilizer, seed, or similar material over the ground ( usually used in combination )

2. implement for spreading: an implement used for spreading soft substances, e.g. a spatula, trowel, or broad-bladed knife ( usually used in combination )

3. device for separating things: a device used to hold things such as cables or wires apart, e.g. a bar

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