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The correct spelling is spawn.

How to pronounce spawn

verb

IPA: /ˈspɔːn/

Say it like: Spa-wn

The correct spelling is spawn. To produce or deposit (eggs) in water. For example: "The Web server spawns a new process to handle each client's request."

Usage Examples

The Web server spawns a new process to handle each client's request.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To produce or deposit (eggs) in water.
  2. 2.To generate, bring into being, especially non-mammalian beings in very large numbers.
  3. 3.To bring forth in general.
  4. 4.To induce (aquatic organisms) to spawn.
  5. 5.To plant with fungal spawn.

noun

  1. 1.The numerous eggs of an aquatic organism.
  2. 2.Mushroom mycelium prepared for (aided) propagation.
  3. 3.(by extension, sometimes derogatory) Any germ or seed, even a figurative source; offspring.
  4. 4.The buds or branches produced from underground stems.
  5. 5.The location in a game where characters or objects spontaneously appear.

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