Word Meaning

sparse definition and meaning

superl. Thinly scattered; set or planted here and there; not being dense or close together; as, a sparse population.
superl. Placed irregularly and distantly; scattered; -- applied to branches, leaves, peduncles, and the like.
v. t. To scatter; to disperse.

Crossword clues for sparse

- Curses rapscallion retreating inside for being so meagre
- In short supply
- Limited (resources)
- Scanty
- Scattered or scanty
- Thin
- Thin masts point east
- Thin on the ground
- Thinly dispersed
- Thinly scattered
- Thinly spread
- Threatened to frighten about a hundred
- Thrown spears are thinly scattered