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   spray

   /spreɪ/

   noun

   • 1. liquid that is blown or driven through the air in the form of tiny drops: "a torrent of white foam and spray" Similar showersprinklingsprinklespritzjetmistdrizzledropletsspumespindriftfoamfrothrare:spoondrift
   • ▪ a liquid preparation which can be forced out of a can or other container in tiny drops: "a can of insect spray"
   • ▪ a can or container holding a spray. Similar atomizervaporizeraerosolsprinklernebulizerspray gun
   • ▪ an act of spraying something: "refresh your flowers with a quick spray"

   verb

   • 1. apply (liquid) to someone or something in the form of tiny drops: "the product can be sprayed on to wet or dry hair" Similar sprinkleshowerspritzspread in dropletsspatterscatterdispersediffusemistdoucheliterary:besprinkle
   • ▪ sprinkle or cover with tiny drops of liquid: "she sprayed herself with perfume" Similar sprinkleshowerspritzspread in dropletsspatterscatterdispersediffusemistdoucheliterary:besprinkle
   • ▪ (of liquid) be driven through the air or forced out of something in tiny drops: "water sprayed into the air" Similar spoutjetgushspurtshootsquirtstream
   • ▪ scatter (something) somewhere with great force: "the truck shuddered to a halt, spraying gravel from under its wheels"
   • ▪ fire a rapid succession of bullets at: "enemy gunners sprayed the decks of the warships"
   • ▪ (of a male cat) direct a stream of urine over (an object or area) to mark a territory: "cats usually spray areas they have sprayed before"
   • ▪ (in sport) kick, hit, or throw (the ball) in an unpredictable way: "he began his round by spraying his fairway shots"

   Word Origin early 17th century (earlier as spry): related to Middle Dutch spra(e)yen ‘sprinkle’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sprayable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPRAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SPRAY definition: 1. a mass of very small drops of liquid carried in the air: 2. a liquid that is forced out of a…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spraySpray Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : water flying in small drops or particles blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall. 2. a. : a jet of vapor or finely divided liquid. disinfectant sprays. b. : a device (such as an atomizer or sprayer) by which a spray is dispersed or applied. c (1) : an application of a spray or by spraying. (2)

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › spraySPRAY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. water or other liquid broken up into minute droplets and blown, ejected into, or falling through the air. a jet of fine particles of liquid, as medicine, insecticide, paint, perfume, etc., discharged from an atomizer or other device for direct application to a surface.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPRAY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a mass of very small drops of liquid forced through the air, or a container from which small drops of liquid are forced out: [ U ] As the waves crashed over the rocks, some of the ocean spray reached them where they stood. [ C ] When my nose is stuffy, I use a nasal spray.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spraySpray - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A spray is a jet of small drops of water or liquid vapor. It describes the medicine you use to make your nose less dry or the air freshener you use to make your bathroom less smelly.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPRAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A spray is a liquid kept under pressure in a can or other container, which you can force out in very small drops. Press the top of the can to release a very fine spray.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishspray noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   spray. [uncountable, countable] very small drops of a liquid that are sent through the air, for example by the wind. The advertisement showed a group of horsemen on the beach, galloping through the sea spray. A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall.