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Syllabification: (spray)

Pronunciation: /sprā/

Definition of spray

liquid that is blown or driven through the air in the form of tiny drops:a torrent of white foam and spray a fine spray of mud
a liquid preparation that can be forced out of a can or other container in tiny drops:a can of insect spray
a can or container holding a spray.
an act of applying a spray:refresh your flowers with a quick spray

[with object]

apply (liquid) to someone or something in the form of a shower of tiny drops:the product can be sprayed onto wet or dry hair
sprinkle or cover (someone or something) with a shower of tiny drops of liquid:she sprayed herself with perfume
[no object] (of liquid) be driven through the air or forced out of something in tiny drops:water sprayed into the air
treat (a plant) with insecticide or herbicide in a spray:avoid spraying your plants with pesticides
scatter (something) somewhere with great force:the truck shuddered to a halt, spraying gravel from under its wheels
fire a rapid succession of bullets at:enemy gunners sprayed the decks of the warships
(of a male cat) direct a stream of urine over (an object or area) to mark a territory.
(in a sporting context) kick, hit, or throw (the ball) in an unpredictable or inaccurate direction:he began his round by spraying his fairway shots

Derivatives

early 17th century (earlier as spry): related to Middle Dutch spra(e)yen 'sprinkle'

Definition of spray in the British & World English dictionary