strewing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of scattering or spreading things in a careless or casual manner.

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Synonyms

scatter , sprinkle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strewing
strews , news , cues , views

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Variants

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strew , strewed , strewing , strewn , strews

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to throw' or 'to cast', from Old English streowian, from streow, a strewn or scattered thing.

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Trivia

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1. Strewing is often used metaphorically in gardening to describe the spreading of mulch or compost over the soil.

2. In medieval Europe, guests at a banquet were sometimes 'strewed' with flowers as a sign of welcome and respect.

3. The term 'strewing the decks' comes from the practice of sailors scattering sawdust or straw on the decks of ships to keep them dry and prevent slipping.

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Related Concepts

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1. scatter: Related concept: the act of spreading things around in a wide or broad manner.

2. disarray: Related concept: a state of confusion or disorder, often caused by strewing.

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Culture

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In literature, strewing is used metaphorically to describe the scattering of emotions or ideas. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth urges her husband to 'strew his throne with his crown' to create an atmosphere of chaos and uncertainty.

How to Memorize "strewing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine scattering or spreading things around carelessly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of throwing or casting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Strewing things around' to help remember the meaning.

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