Definitions
1.VerbTo (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse."The crowd scattered in terror."
2.VerbTo distribute loosely as by sprinkling."Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall."
3.VerbTo deflect (radiation or particles).
4.VerbTo occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
5.VerbTo frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow."to scatter hopes or plans"
6.VerbTo be dispersed upon."Desiccated stalks scattered the fields."
7.VerbOf a pitcher: to keep down the number of hits or walks.
8.VerbTo leave."When the police showed up, I scattered."
9.NounThe act of scattering or dispersing.
10.NounA collection of dispersed objects.