spraying

spray ¹  (spr)

n.

1. Water or other liquid moving in a mass of dispersed droplets, as from a wave.

2.

a. A fine jet of liquid discharged from a pressurized container.

b. A pressurized container; an atomizer.

c. Any of numerous commercial products, including paints, cosmetics, and insecticides, that are dispensed from containers in this manner.

v. sprayed, spray·ing, sprays

v.tr.

1. To disperse (a liquid) in a mass or jet of droplets.

2. To apply a spray to (a surface).

v.intr.

1. To discharge sprays of liquid.

2. To move in the form of a spray.

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[From obsolete spray, to sprinkle, from Middle Dutch sprayen.]

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sprayer n.

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spray ²  (spr)

n.

1. A small branch bearing buds, flowers, or berries.

2. Something, such as a decorative motif, that resembles such a branch.

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[Middle English, from Old English *spræg.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	spraying - the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft) crop-dusting dispersal, dispersion, dissemination, diffusion - the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge" aircraft - a vehicle that can fly
	2.	spraying - a quantity of small objects flying through the air; "a spray of bullets" spray small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
	3.	spraying - the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer application, coating, covering - the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint"; spray painting - applying paint with a sprayer