Spray: meaning, definitions and examples

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spray

[ spreɪ ]

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insect repellent

A liquid that is forced out of a small can as a mist or fine drops, used for killing insects or keeping them away.

Synonyms

aerosol, bug spray, insecticide

Examples of usage

The spray is effective at keeping mosquitoes away.
Make sure to use insect repellent spray before going camping.

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painting

To coat or cover something with a liquid in the form of tiny drops.

Synonyms

coat, cover, paint

Examples of usage

She decided to spray paint the old furniture for a new look.
The artist sprayed the canvas with vibrant colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "spray" in other languages:

🇵🇹 spray

🇮🇳 स्प्रे

🇩🇪 Spray

🇮🇩 semprotan

🇺🇦 спрей

🇵🇱 spray

🇯🇵 スプレー

🇫🇷 spray

🇪🇸 spray

aerosol
pulverización

🇹🇷 sprey

🇰🇷 스프레이

🇸🇦 رذاذ

🇨🇿 sprej

🇸🇰 sprej

🇨🇳 喷雾

🇸🇮 razpršilo

🇮🇸 úði

🇰🇿 спрей

🇬🇪 სპრეი

🇦🇿 sprey

🇲🇽 spray

aerosol
pulverización

Word origin

The word 'spray' originated from the Old Norse word 'spreyja' which means 'to sprinkle'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of scattering liquid in tiny drops. Over time, 'spray' has come to be associated with various applications such as insect repellents and painting techniques.