re-spreading
verb (present participle)UK /ˌriːˈsprɛdɪŋ/
US /ˌriˈsprɛdɪŋ/
Spreading something out again after it has been gathered or folded.
She is re-spreading the blanket on the grass after the wind blew it.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Applying a layer of something again, such as butter or cream.
He is re-spreading butter on the toast because it looked too dry.
3. Passing information or news to more people again.
The rumor is re-spreading quickly through the school.
4. Extending something over a larger area once more.
The city is re-spreading the mulch across the park paths.