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Spray: meaning, definitions and examples

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spray

 

[ spreษช ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น spray

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spray

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ semprotan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั€ะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spray

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ—ใƒฌใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spray

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ spray

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sprey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ”„๋ ˆ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฐุงุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sprej

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ท้›พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razprลกilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟั€ะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ แƒ”แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sprey

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ spray

Etymology

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.

See also: sprayer, spraying.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,082 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.