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spray

Definition

  • noun: liquid that is forced out of a container in a stream of very small drops
  • noun: a usually flowering branch or shoot
  • verb: to put a stream of small drops of liquid on (someone or something)
  • verb: to project spray or something resembling spray on or into
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: sprig, twig, atomizer

Examples

  • The gunmen 'sprayed' the house with bullets. = The gunmen 'sprayed' bullets into the house.

  • The police used 'pepper spray' to bring the suspect under control.

  • a 'spray of' bullets [=a number of bullets that are shot quickly]

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