scatter (
http://definr.com/scatter)
n 1: a haphazard distribution in all directions [syn:
spread]
2: the act of scattering [syn:
scattering,
strewing]
v 1: to cause to separate and go in different directions, of
crowds, for example; "She waved her hand and scattered
the crows." [syn:
disperse,
dissipate,
dispel, {break
up}]
2: move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The
children scattered in all directions when the teacher
approached"; [syn:
disperse,
dissipate,
spread out]
3: distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the
wagon." [syn:
sprinkle,
dot,
dust,
disperse]
4: sow by scattering
5: cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse
particles" [syn:
break up,
disperse]
6: strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over
the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table" [syn:
spread,
spread out]