Definition of Spawn
Spawn
spawn
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to give rise to a large number or amount of something;
e.g. These questions are intended to spawn a deep discussion on the subject.
(verb)
to produce or deposit eggs in a body of water, or to be laid as eggs, used to describe the behavior of a frog, fish, or other aquatic animal;
e.g. These are the rivers where salmon come to spawn every year.
(noun)
the numerous small eggs laid in water by aquatic animals such as fish and frogs, or the process of laying these eggs;
e.g. We saw patches of frog spawn at the edges of the pond.
(noun)
the offspring or product of someone or something, often used in a derogatory manner;
e.g. They were not surprised that the spawn of such an evil person would also turn out to be evil.
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