Definition of BESPREAD

bespread

Verb

Verb Forms: bespread, bespreading, bespreads

  • To spread over or cover a surface.
  • To spread over; to cover with.

Examples

  • His tiles bespread the board, blocking every bonus square.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English bispreden, equivalent to be- + spread. Cognate with Dutch bespreiden, Middle Low German bespreden, bespreiden, German bespreiten.

Synonyms

overspread

Scrabble Score: 13

bespread: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
bespread: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bespread: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

bespread: valid Words With Friends Word