Answer: spreading

AnswerCrossword Clue
spreadingCover (a surface) with a substance in such a way
spreadingDistribute or disperse (something) over a certain area
spreading(of people, animals, or plants) Become distributed over a large or larger area
spreadingDistribute (something) in a specified way
spreadingOpen out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length
spreadingLay (a table) for a meal
spreadingBe able to be applied in such a way
spreadingExtend over a large or increasing area
spreadingGradually reach or cause to reach a larger and larger area or more and more people
spreadingStretch out (arms, legs, hands, fingers, or wings) so that they are far apart
spreadingApply (a substance) to an object or surface in an even layer
spreading(of a group of people) Move apart so as to cover a wider area