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Definition scatter in British English

scatter verb

verb
/ˈskætə(r)/
1

to throw or drop things so that they spread over an area

Example

I scattered some grain on the floor of the hen house.

Example

The children had scattered toys all over the floor.

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throw direct aim
2

if a group of people or animals scatter, they suddenly move away in different directions

Example

The rabbits scattered when they heard our footsteps.

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back away draw back part
2.1

if something scatters a group of people or animals, it makes them move away in different directions

Example

The enemy forces had been scattered and were unable to regroup.

Synonyms and related words
back away draw back part
Definition scatter in British English