Definition of spray - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
liquidfine mist of liquid in the air
- The ocean spray felt refreshing on my face.
2.
equipmentdevice for dispersing liquid
- The gardener used a spray to water the plants.
3.
floralUK decorative arrangement of flowers or leavesUK
- She wore a spray of roses in her hair.
4.
- The coach gave the team a spray after the loss.
Verb
1.
applicationtr. apply liquid in fine particles to somethingtr.
- He sprayed the car with a hose to clean it..
2.
liquidstr./intr. discharge liquid from an aerosoltr./intr.
- He sprayed deodorant before leaving.
3.
actiontr./intr. project many small items dispersivelytr./intr.
- The machine sprayed seeds across the field.
4.
zoologyintr. urinate to mark territoryintr.
- The cat sprayed to mark its area.
5.
- They sprayed money at the wedding.
Images of spray
fine mist of liquid in the air 
device for dispersing liquid 
decorative arrangement of flowers or leaves
Expressions with spray
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dispense widely without precise aim or strategy
The company decided to spray and pray with their new ads.
scented liquid for the body, often to mask odor
He used body spray after his workout.
product sprayed in mouth to freshen breath
She used breath spray before the meeting.
product applied to repel insects
He applied bug spray before going hiking.
oil in spray form to prevent sticking in cookware
She used cooking spray on the pan before pouring the batter..
light application of liquid
She used a fine spray to water the delicate flowers.
liquid insecticide for killing flies
We need more fly spray for the kitchen.
liquid medication dispensed in a fine mist
She used a nasal spray to relieve her congestion.
mist of saltwater from the sea
The salt spray coated the windows of the beachfront homes.
container with a nozzle for spraying liquids
She used a spray bottle to water the plants.
metal container with liquid under pressure for spraying
She bought a spray can of insect repellent.
device that sprays liquid or powder through a nozzle
He used a spray gun to evenly coat the surface with paint..
paint dispensed from a pressurized container
He used spray paint to color the mural.
water droplets blown from the sea
The sea spray made the rocks slippery.
device that pushes liquid through a nozzle to create a fine spray
He fixed the spray pump on the garden sprayer to water the plants evenly.
non-lethal spray causing temporary blindness and pain
She carried pepper spray for protection.
cosmetic treatment applying a fine mist of tanning solution
She got a spray tan before the wedding.
fine mist of liquid dispersed in air
She used an air spray to freshen the room.
remind someone not to release saliva while talking
Say it, don't spray it when you talk to your friends..
aerosol spray deterring aggressive bears with capsaicin
Hikers carry bear spray for protection in the wilderness.
device spraying water for personal hygiene
She installed a bidet spray in her bathroom.
flower arrangement placed on a casket at funerals
The casket spray was filled with white lilies.
processed cheese in a can for easy dispensing
I love putting spray cheese on my crackers.
designed to be applied by spraying
The spray-on adhesive was easy to use.
Origin of spray
Old English, spray (sprout)
Terms with spray included in their meaning
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bathing
wash oneself under a spray of water
watering
spray water over something using a garden tube
cleaning
spray water thoroughly using a hose
cleaning
clean surfaces using a high-pressure water spray
insect spray
substance used to kill roaches
garden spray
substance used to kill weeds or stop their growth
spraying
spray or sprinkle with a liquid
weather
fine spray of liquid
nature
spray lightly with fine droplets
pressurized spray
metal container spraying liquid or gas under pressure
bathing
act of washing under a spray of water
animal
nocturnal mammal that can spray a foul-smelling liquid
liquid
spray or shower of droplets hitting a surface
spray
send water upward in strong narrow jets
food product
processed cheese packaged in a spray can
cleaning
clean surfaces using a high-pressure water spray
water cleaning
cleaning with a strong water spray
power spray
cleaning with high-pressure water
food
whipped cream that comes out of a spray can
spray device
device that sprays liquid as a fine mist
bug spray
chemical used on skin or clothes to keep insects away
liquid spray
small amount of liquid sprayed
household
spray a liquid lightly or quickly
automobile
liquid used in a vehicle system to spray and clean glass surfaces
Examples of spray in a sentence
She used a spray to water the delicate plants. He bought a spray for his cleaning supplies. The artist used a spray to apply paint. The table was adorned with a spray of lilies. A spray of ivy hung over the entrance. He received a spray from his boss for the mistake.
The teacher's spray left the students silent. She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving. The gardener sprayed the plants with water. She sprayed water on the plants every morning. The artist sprayed paint onto the canvas. She sprayed water on the plants. The dog sprayed the fence to claim its spot. Rabbits often spray to establish dominance. They love to spray at birthday parties. It's a tradition to spray during celebrations.
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- French:embrun, pulvériser, ...
- German:Sprühnebel, sprühen, ...
- Italian:spruzzo, irrorare, ...
- Spanish:rocío, pulverizar, ...
- Portuguese:spray, borrifar, ...
- Chinese:喷雾, 喷洒, ...
- Japanese:しぶき, スプレーする, ...
- Arabic:رَذَاذ, رَشَّ, ...
- Hebrew:רֶסֶס, לְרַסֵּס, ...
- Russian:брызги, распылять, ...
- Ukrainian:бризки, розпилювати, ...
- Hindi:फुहार, छिड़कना, ...
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