Meaning of scatter
Definition of scatter
the act of scattering
(verb)
to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"
sow by scattering; "scatter seeds"
strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"