English

spray

spreɪ, spɹeɪ
Meaning: a mass of very small drops of liquid carried in the air; a container that forces out liquid in small drops
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: spɹeɪ

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Example sentences

She used a cleaning spray to wipe the glass windows.
She used a cleaning spray to wipe the glass windows.
This spray can rid the room of smoke.
This spray can remove the smoke from the room.
The farmer used a special spray to get rid of the garden pest.
The farmer used a special spray to get rid of the garden pest.

Usage Notes

Can refer both to the fine mist of liquid and the aerosol or pump container used to disperse it.

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