Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scatter-seed

verb
/ˈskætər siːd/
Definition
To spread seeds over an area of land, often done in agriculture to plant crops.
Examples
  • Farmers often scatter-seed in the spring to prepare for the planting season.
  • She decided to scatter-seed wildflowers throughout her garden to attract more bees.
Meaning
The act of distributing seeds across a field or garden to encourage growth and cultivation of plants.
Synonyms
  • sow
  • broadcast
  • disperse