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spray

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈspɹeɪ// UK //spɹˈeɪ// spray Archaic Slang Vulgar

n. a liquid that is forced out of a container in a mass of very small drops. You can also use it to describe the container itself or the act of using it.

n. a mass of very small liquid droplets propelled through the air by pressure or wind. Often used to refer to the liquid contained within a pressurized vessel or the fine mist produced by breaking waves.


SIMPLE

He used a cleaning spray to wipe the table.

CONTEXTUAL

The gardener applied a fine spray of water to the delicate seedlings to keep them hydrated without damaging the leaves.

COMPLEX

As the ferry accelerated into the open channel, a cold spray of saltwater swept across the deck, forcing the remaining passengers to seek shelter in the cabin.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the mass of droplets; countable when referring to a specific product or a single act of spraying.

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