English dictionary
spray
/spr/eI/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
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a quantity of small objects flying through the air
ExamplesA spray of bullets.
Synonyms sprayingSource: WordNet 3.0
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flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
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a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist
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water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall
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a jet of vapor
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A small shoot or branch; a twig.
Source: webster1913
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Water flying in small drops or particles, as by the force of wind, or the dashing of waves, or from a waterfall, and the like.
Source: webster1913
verb
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be discharged in sprays of liquid
ExamplesWater sprayed all over the floor.
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scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
ExamplesSpray water on someone.
Spray paint on the wall.
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cover by spraying with a liquid
ExamplesSpray the wall with paint.
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To let fall in the form of spray.
Source: webster1913