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Spead

Definition

Spead is a dialectal variation of the word "spread". It is commonly used in certain local regions to refer to the act of extending or distributing something over a surface or area.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To spread or extend something over a surface.

Example:

The gardener spead the mulch evenly around the plants.

Sense 2:

To disseminate or make something widely known.

Example:

The news of the scandal quickly spead throughout the entire town.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

An act of spreading or extending something over a surface.

Example:

With a single spead, the chef expertly smoothed out the icing on the cake.

Sense 2:

The extent or area covered by something that has been spread.

Example:

The spead of the wildfire was alarming, engulfing acres of forest within minutes.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Referring to something that is widely known or popular within a particular region.

Example:

The spead dish is a local delicacy that everyone raves about.

Sense 2:

Describing something that has been extended or distributed over a surface.

Example:

The spead wings of the angel statue provided a breathtaking sight.

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