Definitions
1.nounThe act of scattering or dispersing.
2.nounA collection of dispersed objects.
3.verbTo (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse."The crowd scattered in terror."
4.verbTo distribute loosely as by sprinkling."Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall."
5.verbTo deflect (radiation or particles).
6.verbTo occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
7.verbTo frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow."to scatter hopes or plans"
8.verbTo be dispersed upon."Desiccated stalks scattered the fields."