spray spray /ˈspreɪ/

noun

1. () A pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying  ( spray )
   a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
    The farmer used a spray to protect the crops from pests.
   The farmer used a spray to protect the crops from pests.
   
   
2. () A dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist  ( atomiser [British] , atomizer , nebuliser [British] , nebulizer , spray , sprayer )
   a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist
    The nasal spray was used to relieve congestion and allergies
   The nasal spray was used to relieve congestion and allergies
   
   
3. () Flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage  ( spray )
   flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
   
4. () A quantity of small objects flying through the air  ( spraying , spray )
   a quantity of small objects flying through the air
    A spray of bullets
   a spray of bullets
   
5. A jet of vapor  ( spray )
   a jet of vapor
   
6. Water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall  ( spray )
   water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall
   

verb

1. () Be discharged in sprays of liquid  ( spray )
   be discharged in sprays of liquid
    Water sprayed all over the floor
   Water sprayed all over the floor
   
2. () Scatter in a mass or jet of droplets  ( spray )
   scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
    Spray water on someone
   spray water on someone
    Spray paint on the wall
   spray paint on the wall
    I sprayed my plants with neem oil to control aphids and other pests
   I sprayed my plants with neem oil to control aphids and other pests
   
3. Cover by spraying with a liquid  ( spray )
   cover by spraying with a liquid
    Spray the wall with paint
   spray the wall with paint