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 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