1.  spreading(n = noun.event) spread - process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space;
is a kind of change of location, travel
has particulars: diffusion, dispersion, scattering, invasion, irradiation, radiation
Derived form verb spread₃

2.  spreading(n = noun.communication) airing, dissemination, public exposure - the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate;
is a kind of transmission
has particulars: circulation, extension, propagation
Derived form verb spread₅

3.  spreading(n = noun.act) spread - act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time;
is a kind of extension
has particulars: circulation, diffusion, dispersal, dispersion, dissemination, scatter, scattering, strewing, decentralisation, decentralization
Derived form verb spread₁

spreading bellflower, spreading dogbane, spreading factor, spreading fleabane, spreading pogonia