spraying Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)
    crop-dusting.
  2. noun a quantity of small objects flying through the air
    spray.
    • a spray of bullets
  3. noun the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer
  4. verb be discharged in sprays of liquid
    spray.
    • Water sprayed all over the floor
  5. verb scatter in a mass or jet of droplets
    spray.
    • spray water on someone
    • spray paint on the wall
  6. verb cover by spraying with a liquid
    spray.
    • spray the wall with paint

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