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spraying

|spray-ing|

/ˈspreɪɪŋ/

(spray)

liquid in tiny drops

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
spray	sprays	sprayers	sprays	sprayed	sprayed	spraying

Etymology

Etymology Information

'spray' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'spraeien,' where 'sprae' meant 'to sprinkle.'

Historical Evolution

'spraeien' transformed into the English word 'spray' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sprinkle or scatter,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to disperse in a fine mist.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a liquid that is dispersed in a fine mist.

She used a spray to clean the windows.

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Verb 1

the act of applying a liquid in the form of a fine mist or droplets.

The gardener is spraying the plants with water.

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Last updated: 2025/05/29 09:20