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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