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- pronunciation:
- spreI
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
water or another liquid flying or falling in fine droplets, as from the nozzle of a hose.
- synonyms:
- mist, vapor
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| definition 2: |
a burst or jet of liquid in fine particles, as from a pressurized can.
- synonyms:
- aerosol
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| definition 3: |
a liquid preparation made to be applied or dispensed by spraying, such as an insecticide, paint, or cosmetic.
- synonyms:
- aerosol
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| definition 4: |
a device for applying or dispensing a liquid by spraying.
- synonyms:
- atomizer, shower, spray can, sprinkler
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| related words: |
fog |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
sprays, spraying, sprayed |
| definition 1: |
to emit or disperse (a liquid) in fine droplets or particles.
This device sprays water.- synonyms:
- atomize, sprinkle
- similar words:
- diffuse, disperse, spatter, vaporize
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| definition 2: |
to treat or cover with a spray.
She sprayed her throat with medicine.It's quicker to spray the chair legs with paint than to use a brush.- synonyms:
- sprinkle
- similar words:
- drizzle, mist, shower
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| related words: |
dew, douse |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to emit or disperse a spray.
- synonyms:
- sprinkle
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| definition 2: |
to issue forth in a spray.
Water sprayed from the punctured hose.- synonyms:
- mist
- similar words:
- diffuse, shower, sprinkle, vaporize
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| derivation: |
sprayer (n.) |
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