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Word: Scatter
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (as a verb): probably a variant of shatter
ˈskatə
throw in various random directions
Short Definition:throw in various random directions
Examples:- scatter the coconut over the icing
- his family are hoping to scatter his ashes at sea
(of a group of people or animals) separate and move off quickly in different directions
Short Definition:separate and move off quickly in different directions
Examples:- the roar made the dogs scatter
deflect or diffuse (electromagnetic radiation or particles)
Short Definition:deflect or diffuse
Examples:- the light is scattered as it strikes particles suspended in the air
(of a pitcher) allow (several hits) at intervals so as to result in little or no scoring
Short Definition:allow hits at intervals with little or no scoring
Examples:- Fernandez struck out 14 while scattering three hits over eight scoreless innings
Word: Scatter
Speech Type: Noun
ˈskatə
a small, dispersed amount of something
Short Definition:small, dispersed amount of something
Examples:- a scatter of boulders round the pothole mouth
the degree to which repeated measurements or observations of a quantity differ.
Short Definition:degree to which repeated measurements or observations of quantity differ
the scattering of light, other electromagnetic radiation, or particles.
Short Definition:scattering of light, other electromagnetic radiation
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