strews
Spreads things loosely
Strews is the third-person singular present tense of strew, meaning to scatter or spread things loosely over a surface.
Someone strews flower petals down a wedding aisle, or strews breadcrumbs for birds.
The word often appears in passive constructions: The floor was strewn with debris.
Figuratively, obstacles or challenges can be strewn across someone's path.
The past participle strewn is more common than strewed in contemporary usage.
To distribute widely
- tossLight, casual throw
- flingForceful toss, or tryst
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- throwPropel by arm motion
broadcast · sow · disperse · distribute · pepper · dot · intersperse · spangle
Removing surface grime
- confettiThrown celebration scraps
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- garnishDecorative food topping
- toppingFood's finishing layer
seasoning · petals · herbs · breadcrumbs · sugar · salt · rice · flower petals
spread
To distribute widely
throw · broadcast · sow · disperse · distribute · pepper · dot · intersperse · spangle · sprinkle
dusting
Removing surface grime
topping · seasoning · petals · herbs · breadcrumbs · sugar · salt · rice · flower petals · rose petals
debris
Scattered broken fragments
- detritusLoose waste from decay
- clutterUntidy collection of items
- messDisorderly, troublesome condition
refuse · rubbish · waste · discard · spillage · leftovers · remnants · scraps · fragments · wreckage
adorn
Add beauty to
festoon · array · drape · cover · blanket · carpet · bedeck · garland · trim