strew 
/ˈstru:/ verb
strews; strewed; strewed or strewn /ˈstru:/ verb /ˈstru:n/; strew·ing [+ obj] 1 : to spread or scatter things over or on the ground or some other surface
▪ She strewed the birdseed on the ground. ▪ He strewed fresh hay on the floors of the stable. = He strewed the floors of the stable with fresh hay. — often used as (be) strewed/strewn ▪ The children's toys were strewed [=scattered] all around the room. [=were lying in different places all around the room] ▪ The park was strewn with litter. [=there was litter scattered throughout the park] — often used figuratively ▪ Her stories are strewn with clichés. [=her stories have many clichés] 2 literary : to lie on or cover (something)
▪ Leaves strewed the ground.
▪ She strewed the birdseed on the ground. ▪ He strewed fresh hay on the floors of the stable. = He strewed the floors of the stable with fresh hay. — often used as (be) strewed/strewn ▪ The children's toys were strewed [=scattered] all around the room. [=were lying in different places all around the room] ▪ The park was strewn with litter. [=there was litter scattered throughout the park] — often used figuratively ▪ Her stories are strewn with clichés. [=her stories have many clichés]
▪ Leaves strewed the ground.
