strewing Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: S T R UW1 IH0 NG
What Does Strewing Mean?
As a verb, strewing means present participle and gerund of strew. As a noun, it means The act of scattering or spreading.
Strewing: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | scatter, scattering and sprinkle |
| Plural | strewings |
Strewing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of strew
Strewing as a Noun
- The act of scattering or spreading.
- Material that is strewn.
Verb
- (archaic except strewn) To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner.
to strew sand over a floor
- (archaic except strewn) To cover, or lie upon, by having been scattered.
Leaves strewed the ground.
- To spread abroad; to disseminate.
Synonyms of Strewing
Strewing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Strewing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Strewing in a Sentence
to strew sand over a floor
Leaves strewed the ground.
Word Forms & Grammar
strewing
strewing (plural strewings)
Words That Rhyme With Strewing
Origin of Strewing
Inherited from Middle English strewynge.
Strewing: Your Questions Answered
Is strewing a verb or a noun?
Strewing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for strewing?
You can replace strewing with words such as scatter, scattering and sprinkle. See the full list of strewing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of strewing?
The plural of strewing is strewings.