Time scoundrels spread out keeping the swine on his toes (8)
I believe the answer is:
trotters
'toes' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for trotters that I've seen before include "They carry pigs" , "Sitcom family" , "trained horses" , "Sounder" , "Racing horses or pigs feet" .)