spraying meaning
UK US /ˈspreɪɪŋ/ 2 syllables
spraying (noun): the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft).
spraying has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
spraying as a noun
- the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)
Synonyms: crop-dusting
Type of: dispersion
- a quantity of small objects flying through the air
- a spray of bullets
Synonyms: spray
Type of: small indefinite quantity
Related forms: spray
- the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer
Type of: application
Kinds: spray painting
Related forms: spray
spraying in a sentence
- They are spraying the fruit trees.
- The water suddenly stopped spraying from the showerhead.
- Avoid spraying any chemicals near the canary's cage.
- Jonas was spraying Amelia's window with a hose.
- Tom grabbed a fire extinguisher and started spraying.
How to pronounce spraying
spraying is pronounced /ˈspreɪɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with spraying
Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in NG · 8-letter words
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