What is the meaning of scatter?

noun

• A haphazard distribution in all directions.
  • synonyms: spread
• The act of scattering.
  • synonyms: scattering, strewing

verb

• To cause to separate and go in different directions.
  • usage: "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
  • synonyms: disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up
• Move away from each other.
  • usage: "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
  • synonyms: disperse, dissipate, spread out
• Distribute loosely.
  • usage: "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
  • synonyms: sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse
• Sow by scattering.
  • usage: "scatter seeds"
• Cause to separate.
  • usage: "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"
  • synonyms: break up, disperse
• Strew or distribute over an area.
  • usage: "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"
  • synonyms: spread, spread out