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spray1 / sprā/ • n. liquid that is blown or driven through the air in the form of tiny drops: a torrent of white foam and spray | a fine spray of mud. ∎ a liquid preparation that can be forced out of a can or other container in such a form: a can of insect spray. ∎ a can or container holding such a preparation. ∎ an act of applying such a preparation: refresh your flowers with a quick spray. • v. [tr.] apply (liquid) to someone or something in the form of a shower of tiny drops: the product can be sprayed on to wet or dry hair. ∎ [tr.] sprinkle or cover (someone or something) with a shower of tiny drops of liquid: she sprayed herself with perfume. ∎ [intr.] (of liquid) be driven through the air or forced out of something in such a form: water sprayed into the air. ∎ [tr.] treat (a plant) with insecticide or herbicide in such a way: avoid spraying your plants with pesticides. ∎ scatter (something) somewhere with great force: the truck shuddered to a halt, spraying gravel from under its wheels. ∎ [tr.] fire a rapid succession of bullets at: enemy gunners sprayed the decks of the warships. ∎ [tr.] (of a male cat) direct a stream of urine over (an object or area) to mark a territory. ∎ [tr.] (in a sporting context) kick, hit, or throw (the ball) in an unpredictable or inaccurate direction: he began his round by spraying his fairway shots. DERIVATIVES: spray·a·ble adj. spray·er n. spray2 • n. a stem or small branch of a tree or plant, bearing flowers and foliage: a spray of honeysuckle. ∎ a bunch of cut flowers arranged in an attractive way. ∎ a brooch in the form of a bouquet of flowers. |
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"spray." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "spray." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-spray.html "spray." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-spray.html |
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spray An explosive solar prominence, associated with a flare, with very high velocity—up to 2000 km/s, faster than the escape velocity of the Sun. The material of a spray appears fragmented, sometimes in a loop structure.
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"spray." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "spray." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-spray.html "spray." A Dictionary of Astronomy. 1997. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O80-spray.html |
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spray2 water in the form of a fine shower XVII; jet of vapour XIX. orig. spry, immed. source unkn.; formally corr. to MDu. vb. spra(e)yen = MHG. spræjen, spræwen.
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T. F. HOAD. "spray." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "spray." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-spray1.html T. F. HOAD. "spray." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-spray1.html |
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Spraya bundle of small branches and foliage or anything resembling them. Examples : spray of branches; of flowers; of honeysuckle, 1854; of roses, 1873; of the sea, 1813; of water. |
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"Spray." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Spray." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505301456.html "Spray." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505301456.html |
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spray1 †small twigs, fine brushwood XIII (earlier in place-names): slender shoot or twig XIV. of unkn. orig
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T. F. HOAD. "spray." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "spray." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-spray.html T. F. HOAD. "spray." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-spray.html |
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spray Wood trimmings, sold in faggots for kindling.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "spray." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "spray." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-spray.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "spray." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-spray.html |
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spray Wood trimmings, sold in faggots for kindling.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "spray." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "spray." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-spray.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "spray." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-spray.html |
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"spray." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "spray." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-spray.html "spray." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-spray.html |
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