Phrase Hound found 24 phrases and 41 compound words that contain scatter. The most common are listed below. Open scatter in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 24
- scatter plotA type of display using Cartesian coordinates to display values for two variables for a set of data.
- back scatterAlternative form of backscatter: The deflection of particles or radiation through angles greater than 90 degrees to the original direction of travel.
- scatter bandSynonym of scramble band: A kind of marching band whose members run from one form to another without following a predefined path.
- scatter cushionSynonym of throw pillow: A small pillow, usually sealed, usually placed on a chair or sofa and used primarily for decoration rather than to sleep on.
- scatter diagramSynonym of scatter plot: A type of display using Cartesian coordinates to display values for two variables for a set of data.
- scatter plotsplural of scatter plot: A type of display using Cartesian coordinates to display values for two variables for a set of data.
- scatter pointAny of the individual points of a scatter plot
- tropospheric scatterA method of transmitting and receiving microwave radio signals over considerable distances by means of the phenomenon whereby radio waves at particular frequencies are randomly scattered as they pass through the upper layers of the …
- scatter siteAn area of state-sponsored housing used as a shelter for homeless people; such housing is scattered across different parts of a city rather than concentrated in one place.
- scatter bandsplural of scatter band: A kind of marching band whose members run from one form to another without following a predefined path.
- scatter buffetA buffet consisting of several separate tables or counters serving different foods.
- scatter cushionsplural of scatter cushion: A small pillow, usually sealed, usually placed on a chair or sofa and used primarily for decoration rather than to sleep on.
- scatter diagramsplural of scatter diagram: A type of display using Cartesian coordinates to display values for two variables for a set of data.
- scatter gunSynonym of shotgun: A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.
- scatter gunsplural of scatter gun: A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.
- scatter pointsplural of scatter point: Any of the individual points of a scatter plot
- scatter rugA small rug, especially one of several used as a floor covering.
- scatter rugsplural of scatter rug: A small rug, especially one of several used as a floor covering.
- scatter sitesplural of scatter site: An area of state-sponsored housing used as a shelter for homeless people; such housing is scattered across different parts of a city rather than concentrated in one place.
- scatter buffetsplural of scatter buffet: A buffet consisting of several separate tables or counters serving different foods.
- scatter hoardingThe hoarding of food in many, small caches (typically by squirrels)
- scatter-brainedAlternative spelling of scatterbrained: Having the qualities of a scatterbrain: absent-minded, forgetful, easily distracted.
- scatter-storyA person who spreads stories.
- scatter-storiesplural of scatter-story: A person who spreads stories.
Compound words 41
- squanderTo waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.
- scatterbrainA flighty, disorganized or forgetful person.
- scatterbrainedHaving the qualities of a scatterbrain: absent-minded, forgetful, easily distracted.
- scatterplotAlternative spelling of scatter plot: A type of display using Cartesian coordinates to display values for two variables for a set of data.
- scattergoodSomeone who wastes; a spendthrift.
- scattergunSynonym of shotgun: A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.
- scattersomeCharacterised or marked by scattering
- antiscatterThat reduces or eliminates scatter
- scatterationA scattered arrangement.
- scatterhoardTo hoard food in multiple caches in different locations.