Spray can

Spray´ can`    (sprā´kăn`)

n.

1.

a small can containing a liquid under pressure of a gas that forces the liquid out in an aerosol form when the valve is opened.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

spray can - a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas) aerosol can, aerosol container, aerosol, aerosol bomb dispenser - a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts pepper spray - a nonlethal aerosol spray made with the pepper derivative oleoresin capiscum; used to cause temporary blindness and incapacitate an attacker; also used as a bear deterrent