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spraying

US/ˈspreɪɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)

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2.

a quantity of small objects flying through the air

  • “a spray of bullets”
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3.

the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer

Origin

From spray + -ing.

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