spray

Definition

To send liquid out in many very small drops, often from a bottle or can. As a noun, it can mean the container that does this or the fine drops themselves.

Usage & Nuances

Common collocations: 'spray perfume', 'spray water', 'spray paint', 'hair spray', 'bug spray'. 'Spray' can be a verb or a noun, and 'spray paint' is also a fixed compound. Don't confuse it with 'pour' or 'spill', which are not fine droplets.

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