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spreadee

spreadee noun: that which is being spread on; the target of spreading.

Noun

spreadee (plural spreadees)

  1. (rare) That which is being spread on; the target of spreading.
    • "It's not the spreader we worry about, it's the spreadee. You are the “spreadee.”"1976, Jerry Baker (author), Jerry Baker's Fabulous everything, everywhere, indoor, outdoor garden answer book

Forms of spreadee

pluralspreadees

Origin of spreadee

From spread + -ee.

Questions about spreadee

What does spreadee mean?
Spreadee means that which is being spread on; the target of spreading.
What part of speech is spreadee?
Spreadee is a noun.
What is the plural of spreadee?
The plural of spreadee is spreadees.

Words near spreadee in the dictionary

  1. spreadeagles
  2. spreadeagling
  3. spreadeaglism
  4. spreaded
  5. spreadedst
  6. spreadee
  7. spreadees
  8. spreader
  9. spreader bar
  10. spreader bars
  11. spreader diaper

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