A mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

A broadcast seeder, alternately called a broadcaster, broadcast spreader or centrifugal fertilizer spreader or "spinner", is a farm implement commonly used for spreading seed where no row planting is required, lime, fertilizer, sand, ice melt, etc., and is an alternative to drop spreaders/seeders. Wikipedia

An agricultural machinery or lawn care tool designed to spread seed, fertilizer, lime, sand, ice melt, etc. Wikipedia Disambiguation