scatter debris

Frequency: 6.98.2 per million words

To throw or strew debris in various random directions.

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Examples (10)

  • The tank exploded, scattering debris all over the field.
  • The hurricane's powerful winds scattered debris from the destroyed homes across the entire neighborhood.
  • A controlled demolition is designed to not scatter debris outside the designated zone.
  • After the earthquake, debris was scattered for miles along the coastline.
  • The volcanic eruption scattered ash and rocky debris over the nearby villages.
  • The impact of the crash scattered debris across all lanes of the highway.
  • Scientists worry that a satellite collision would scatter dangerous debris into orbit.
  • The high-powered wood chipper can scatter debris if not used with caution.
  • A cannonball strike scattered wooden debris and splinters across the ship's deck.
  • The tornado had scattered debris so widely that it was found in the next county.