spray
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/spreɪ/
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/spreɪ/
noun
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Tiny drops of liquid in the air
The ocean spray felt cool on my face.
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Liquid in a can that comes out as mist
I use a bug spray to keep mosquitoes away.
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A bottle or can that shoots out liquid mist
The paint spray made the job much easier.
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The act of putting liquid on something with mist
A light spray of water helps plants grow.
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A small branch with leaves and flowers
She wore a spray of wildflowers in her hair.
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A pretty bunch of flowers or jewels to wear
Her diamond spray sparkled in the light.
verb
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To cover with tiny drops of liquid
He will spray the plants with water every morning.
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To scatter many small things with force
The explosion made debris spray everywhere.
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When animals mark territory with urine
The cat might spray to claim its space.
translation
Tiny drops of liquid in the air; Liquid in a can that comes out as mist; A bottle or can that shoots out liquid mist; The act of putting liquid on something with mist; A small branch with leaves and flowers; A pretty bunch of flowers or jewels to wear
To cover with tiny drops of liquid; To scatter many small things with force; When animals mark territory with urine
Word Forms
3rd Present
sprays
Past
sprayed
Perfect
sprayed
Progressive
spraying
Plural
sprays