Pronunciation: /struː/
noun a small area of something, typically a liquid, that has been spilled or splashed
A1 The strew of colorful leaves on the ground made the park look beautiful.
A2 She carefully avoided stepping on the strew of broken glass on the sidewalk.
B1 The strew of papers on his desk indicated that he was very disorganized.
B2 The strew of rose petals leading to the bedroom hinted at a romantic surprise.
C1 The strew of evidence left behind by the criminal made it easy for the detective to solve the case.
C2 The strew of confetti at the party added to the festive atmosphere.
verb to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
A1 She strewed flower petals along the aisle for the wedding.
A2 The children strewed their toys all over the living room.
B1 The wind strewed debris across the road after the storm.
B2 The artist strewed paint across the canvas, creating a beautiful abstract piece.
C1 The hiker strewed breadcrumbs to mark the trail through the forest.
C2 The chef strewed fresh herbs over the dish to enhance the flavors.
formal The gardener carefully strewed the flower petals along the path.
informal She just strewed her clothes all over the floor.
slang He strewed the confetti everywhere at the party.
figurative The artist's emotions were strewed across the canvas in vibrant colors.
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