"Strewed" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Strewed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Strewed

"Strewed" Meaning

Pertaining to or characteristic of a field or a scattering of manure, seed, or the like, especially corn, strewn or scattered.

Example: a corn-strewed field or a seed-strewed patch of land.

"Strewed" Examples

5 Examples of the Word "Strewed"

1. Verb Form: Strewing

As the fruitcake was left out, it attracted a swarm of wasps that had strewed the kitchen floor with wings.

2. Part of a Slang Expression

The phrase "leave money about" is an idiomatic expression where people believe that if they bury money, it will come again, so they "strewed" cash everywhere to encourage the superstition.

3. It means to scatter or spread

The children strewed leaves from the numerous trees that lined the winding country path as they walked.

4. Dropped something accidentally

She strewed breadcrumbs as she walked across the attic, careless that they would litter the path.

5. Old Version of Sprinkled Sugar

In the old days, sugar strewed on desserts before serving to add depth to the reception, after the guests were served, the sweet pieces were cleared away.

"Strewed" Similar Words

Stretchered

Stretchers

A stretcher is a device used to move a person who is injured or ill from one place to another, typically consisting of a flat panel or frame supported by legs or rollers, especially in emergency or medical situations. For example: "The ambulance crew loaded the patient onto a stretcher to take him to the hospital."

Stretches

The word "stretches" is the third person singular present tense of the verb "stretch". It means: Extends or expands something, such as a material, a muscle, or a situation Reaches out, extends, or expands in length, width, or space Exerts or tries to exert influence or control over something Example sentences: The rubber stretches when you pull it. She stretched her arms to reach the top shelf. The company is trying to stretch its market share.

Stretchiness

The ability of a material or a substance to be extended or stretched, and return to its original shape after being released. It is a measure of elasticity.

Stretching

Stretford

Stretford is a town and electoral ward of Trafford, a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England, on the south bank of the River Mersey. It is to the southwest of Manchester city centre, where the NFL team, the Lancashire Hotspur, rebranded as the Warrington Rhesus and subsequentally then relocated, was originally based from 1948-1987 just to the south but is now the home of Sale Sharks rugby team

Streusel

Strew

Strewing

Dispersing, scattering, or sprinkling something, typically in a careless or random manner.

Strewn

Strews

Scatters or spreads something, especially particles or seeds, in various directions. Example: The wind strews leaves across the lawn.

Strewth

An interjection used in Australia and New Zealand to express surprise, shock, or astonishment. It's roughly equivalent to the English phrase "good grief" or an exclamation of shock, such as "gosh" or "goodness gracious".

Stria

Stria refers to a long, narrow groove, line, or mark, especially one that is thin and often found on the surface of something, such as the skin, a muscle, or a geological formation. In biology, a stria can refer to a furrow or groove, especially one on the surface of a fruit or seed, or on the teeth of an animal. In medicine, stria can refer to a finding in the skin that appears as lines or grooves, often due to overstretching, sun damage, or other conditions. In geology, stria can refer to striations or grooves on a rock surface, often formed by glacial movement or other geological processes. Stria can also refer to a long, narrow mark or line, especially one that is thin and slightly raised, on the surface of something.

Striae

Stretch marks, also known as striae, are a type of scar that appears as a linear, wavy, or feathered pattern on the skin. They are typically red or purple and can be found in areas where the skin has been subjected to stress, such as during pregnancy, puberty, or significant weight gain or loss.