spray

//spreɪ//
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Visual representation of spray

Noun

spraySingular
spraysPlural
1

Liquid that is forced out of a container or device in very small drops

She used a spray to water the plants.

2

A liquid substance kept under pressure in a container and released as a fine mist

I bought a spray to keep insects away.

3

Water or other liquid flying in small drops through the air, especially from waves or a waterfall

The spray from the waterfall felt cool on our faces.

4

A device or container from which liquid can be sprayed

I bought a spray to water my plants.

5

A small branch or stem with leaves and flowers attached

She picked a spray of cherry blossoms from the tree.

Verb

sprayInfinitive
sprayPresent tense
sprayedPast tense
sprayedPast participle
sprayingPresent participle
spraysThird-person singular
1

To force liquid out in very small drops through the air

She sprayed water on the plants.

2

To cover something with drops of liquid using a spray device

She sprayed water on the plants.

3

To scatter or spread in all directions like a spray

The water sprayed in all directions when the pipe burst.

spray - Deep Vocabulary