strew

[US]/struː/
[UK]/struː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. scatter; cover (an area) with a lot of something
n. the act of strewing

Phrases & Collocations

strew flowers

strew seeds

strew leaves

Example Sentences

strew a path with flowers

strew flowers over a path

strewing flowers down the aisle.

Papers strewed the floor.

leaves strewed the path.

Autumn leaves strewed the lawn.

please, building this dream by marble,white marble, bronze and figuline. also making the roofage by cerdar,cover it with silk, strew it with gem.

Also, if the improvisatory accompany is too high or too low, the time and power is not suitable, the music will no a tune and less the beauty of strewing and harmonious.

Real-world Examples

And strew leaves above them With your little bill?

Source: UK original primary school Chinese language class

Vehicles sort of strewn all over the intersection.

Source: NPR News October 2022 Compilation

In front of the houses stretched a dank lawn strewn with leaves.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Life is like trying to cross a big flowing river with lots of rocks and boulders strewn about.

Source: 2023 Celebrity High School Graduation Speech

The room was strewn with various possessions and a good smattering of rubbish.

Source: 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Fred plopped down on a couch strewn with comic books.

Source: Big Hero 6 (audiobook)

Local newspaper Daily Dispatch reported that bodies were strewn across tables and chairs without any visible signs of injuries.

Source: VOA Daily Standard July 2022 Collection

Many buildings have not been repaired and shattered glass remains strewn about.

Source: VOA Standard English - Middle East

One bag of dried peas had burst and the peas strewed themselves into the street.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Zeus repaired the Earth and created an everlasting memorial, strewing Phaethon's likeness in the stars.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

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