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| Spread |
of Spread |
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| Spread |
To extend in length and breadth, or in breadth only; to stretch or expand to a broad or broader surface or extent; to open; to unfurl; as, to spread a carpet; to spread a tent or a sail. |
v. t. |
| Spread |
To extend so as to cover something; to extend to a great or grater extent in every direction; to cause to fill or cover a wide or wider space. |
v. t. |
| Spread |
To divulge; to publish, as news or fame; to cause to be more extensively known; to disseminate; to make known fully; as, to spread a report; -- often acompanied by abroad. |
v. t. |
| Spread |
To propagate; to cause to affect great numbers; as, to spread a disease. |
v. t. |
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| Spread-eagle |
Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style; defiantly or extravagantly bombastic; as, a spread-eagle orator; a spread-eagle speech. |
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