From HomoExcelsior

1. To divide and dispense in portions. 2. To supply (goods) to retailers. 3. distributing handbills on the street. 4. distribute grass seed over the lawn. 5. 180 pounds of muscle that were well distributed over his 6-foot frame. 6. To separate into categories; classify. 7. To use (a term) so as to include all individuals or entities of a given class. 8. To be distributive.

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